People v. James R.

Opinion

ALARCON, J.

Appellant has appealed from the order of the juvenile court of October 27, 1977, committing him to the California Youth Authority.

Appellant’s sole contention on appeal is that the failure of the Santa Barbara Superior Court to provide a court reporter at the adjudication proceedings held on petitions filed June 10, 1975, May 7, 1976, September 16, 1977, and October 11, 1977, constituted a violation of both due process and equal protection under the law. Appellant contends that a reporter’s transcript of the various proceedings leading to his commitment is necessary “to show…