State v. Robinson

ARNOLD, Judge.

Defendant contends the trial court erred in denying his request for a transcript of his sister’s trial. We disagree.

It is established that all defendants, including indigent parties, are entitled to transcripts when appealing to a higher court or upon retrial when necessary for an effective defense. See State v. Reid, 312 N.C. 322, 321 S.E. 2d 880 (1984); State v. Rankin, 306 N.C. 712, 295 S.E. 2d 416 (1982); State v. McNeill, 33 N.C. App. 317, 235 S.E. 2d 274 (1977). Defendant, however, is asking for the transcript of another. There is no statute or precedent which requires…