As amended through October 1, 2024
Rule 5.06 - Preparation of Transcripts for Indigents(a) In a criminal case when an appeal is taken by the defendant and it appears to the satisfaction of the trial court that the defendant is unable to pay the costs of the transcript for the purpose of perfecting the appeal, the court shall order the same to be furnished. The transcript shall be prepared by the Office of State Courts Administrator, an approved contractor, or an official court reporter upon receipt of a copy of the order of indigency.(b) In a civil case, pursuant to section 514.040 RSMo, the transcript shall be prepared by the Office of State Courts Administrator, an approved contractor, or an official court reporter upon receipt of a copy of the order of indigency. The cost shall be waived unless costs are recovered pursuant to section 514.040 RSMo. The portion of the costs recovered that are associated with preparing the transcript shall be forwarded to the Office of State Courts Administrator. (c) The cost of preparing transcripts in probate and juvenile matters shall be paid pursuant to section 472.040 RSMo, and sections 211.281, RSMo, and 211.462, RSMo, respectively.Approved for publication Aug. 21, 1995; Amended October 9, 2001, Effective 1/1/2002. Amended June 1, 2004, Effective 7/1/2004; amended September 3, 2019, eff. 9/3/2019.