Bratcher v. State

NORTHCUTT, Judge.

John Bratcher challenges an order denying his motion for transcripts of record to support his motion filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

*918In his motion for transcripts, Bratcher asked the circuit court to provide him transcripts of the plea hearings in two cases “in the event he needs to amend his [3.850] motion and/or prepare for an evidentiary hearing.” Bratcher is not entitled to free copies of the transcripts unless they were prepared at public expense and are in the possession…