Court Transcript Delivery Timeline

Summary

The timeline for receiving court transcripts in North Carolina is generally within 90 days, with expedited options available for an additional fee. Delays can occur due to the court reporters workload, technical issues, or quality assurance checks. After receiving the transcript, review it for errors, prepare your appeal, and submit it to the appellate court. The appellant has 30 days to serve and file a proposed record on appeal, and the appellee has another 30 days to serve objections or amendments.

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North Carolina
In North Carolina:
- Normal delivery of transcripts is expected within 90 days.
- Expedited delivery can be done within 14 days, for an additional fee.
Please contact your court reporter for any delays.
Does it ever exceed 90 days?
Yes, it can exceed 90 days due to the court reporter's workload, the length of proceedings, or unforeseen circumstances. You should maintain communication with your court reporter if there are any delays.
gesh, if the trial was only 3 days why would they keep getting extensions if the case wasn’t that big?
Extensions can occur due to several reasons such as:
- Court reporter's heavy workload
- Technical issues
- Quality assurance checks
Remember, the complexity of the case isn't always the main factor.
after receiving the transcript what’s the next steps
After receiving the transcript in North Carolina, the next steps are:
- Review the transcript for any errors.
- Use the transcript to prepare your appeal.
- Submit the transcript along with your appeal to the appellate court.
Remember to adhere to your court's specific rules and deadlines.
Normally on average after receiving the transcript does it take for the actual appeal to start?
In North Carolina, once the transcript is filed, the appellant has 30 days to serve and file a proposed record on appeal. Then, within 30 days of service of the proposed record, the appellee can serve objections or amendments. The appeal begins after these steps.
Thank you
You're welcome, Milly! If you have further questions or need additional guidance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your appeal process.