Section 7: Appellate Procedures
Table of Contents
Page
Chapter 1: Appeals to Circuit Court
A. Procedure
1
B. Form of Transcript
2
Chapter 2: Appeals to Court of Appeals
A. Procedure
3
B. Form of Transcript
6
C. Copies of Transcripts
6
D. Responsibility When More Than One Court Reporter or Recorder
6
Chapter 3: SCAO-Approved Forms
A. Headings on Forms
6
B. MC 501, Reporter/Recorder Certificate of Ordering of Transcript on Appeal
6
C. MC 502, Notice of Filing of Transcript and Affidavit of Mailing
7
D. MC 503, Motion to Extend Time for Filing Transcript on Appeal
7
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Section 7: Appellate Procedures
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Section 7: Appellate Procedures
Chapter 1: Appeals to Circuit Court
A. Procedure
1. Ordering Transcript
The appellant is responsible for ordering in writing a copy of the trial court transcript.
The transcript must be ordered no later than when the claim of appeal is filed. Unless the
trial court orders otherwise, the appellant must secure filing of the full transcript of the
testimony and other proceedings. When the court permits filing of less than the full
transcript, the appellee may order an additional portion of the transcript. [MCR
7.101(C)(2)(d)]
The ordering party must secure payment for the transcript. [MCR 7.101(C)(2)(d)] This
is generally accomplished with a suitable deposit, followed by payment of the balance, if
any, when the transcript is completed. If the appellant is indigent, the trial court will
issue an order for production of the transcript at public expense. See MCR 6.425(F)(2)
and MCR 3.997(I)(3).
2.
Court Reporter/Recorder Certificate
Within 7 days after the transcript is ordered by a party or the court, the court reporter or
recorder must serve the ordering party/attorney with a certificate stating:
a.
that the transcript has been ordered and payment secured, with the estimated date of
completion; that the