Warminski v. Dear

OPINION

ONION, Presiding Judge.

The question presented is whether the relator may compel the respondent by writ of mandamus to furnish him a transcription of the court reporter’s notes (statement of facts) without cost for the purpose of his criminal appeal.

The relator was found guilty by a jury of attempted capital murder, and his punishment was assessed at ten (10) years’ imprisonment by the court. He gave notice of appeal after the formal pronouncement of sentence on April 23, 1980. On April 28, 1980, relator filed an affidavit requesting a transcription of the court reporter’s notes without…