Hudgins v. Skinner

Deen, Presiding Judge.

“ ‘ “... There must be some justification or showing of necessity beyond a mere naked demand for a transcript. While there is a basic right to a free transcript to perfect a timely direct appeal, there is no absolute right to a free transcript just so the prisoner may have it, and some justification for use in a habeas corpus or related proceeding *874must be shown in order to be entitled to such records in a collateral attack on the sentence. [Cits.]” ’ ” Mydell v. Clerk, Superior Court of Chatham County, 241 Ga. 24 (243 SE2d 72) (1978); Wise v. Skinner, 244 Ga. 225 (259…