Demanding a Transcript or Recording in a California Criminal Case

Put your criminal trial on the record by requesting a transcript of the case

If you're charged with a crime in California, you have a right to request a transcript or recording be made of all court proceedings, no matter what you're charged with. Though all counties record felony proceedings, some courts don't routinely record all infraction proceedings. With this simple form, you can guarantee that an accurate record of every step of the proceeding is available, especially if you want to appeal.

Nolo's Demanding a Transcript or Recording in a California Criminal Case form should be filed when you are arraigned so that an accurate trial record exists from the start, including:

• pre-trial hearings
• your first court appearance
• trial
• sentencing
• probation revocation hearings

Don't let any mistakes derail your ability to appeal -- use Nolo's Demanding a Transcript or Recording in a California Criminal case form to ensure a fair trial and appeals process.

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