Free Transcript Designation and Order Instructions - Montana

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Use: Use this form to order a transcript of proceedings and to designate transcript for appeal to the Ninth Circuit. Complete a separate form for each case number for which transcript is ordered. Complete Items 1-14. Keep a copy for your records. The court reporter will notify you of the amount of the required deposit fee which may be mailed to the reporter or delivered to the Court in accordance with court reporter's instructions. Upon receipt of the deposit, the court reporter will process the order.

Completion: Order Copy: Deposit Fee:

Deliver Time and Completion of Order: Delivery time is computed from the date of receipt of the deposit fee. The court reporter will notify you when the transcript is completed. Balance Due: If the deposit fee was insufficient to cover all charges, the court reporter will notify you of the balance due which must be paid prior to receiving the completed order. If the deposit results in an overpayment, the balance will be refunded at the time of transcript delivery. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Item 1-2 Item 3 Item 4 Only one case number may be listed per order. Include short case name only. Complete only if you do not intend to designate any portion of the transcript for appeal to the Ninth Circuit. Complete as indicated. Place an "X" in each box that applies. Please specify name of plaintiff or defendant ordering. Place an "X" in the box for each portion required. List specific date(s) of the proceedings for which transcript is requested and the respective court reporter's name. Be sure that the description is clearly written to facilitate processing. Orders may be placed for as few pages of the transcript as are needed. Place an "X" in each box that applies. Indicate the number of additional copies ordered. For realtime services, please contact the court reporter directly. Only six (6) categories of transcripts may be ordered. File this order form electronically. If payment is authorized under CJA, mail the CJA-24 form to the court reporter(s), do not file the CJA-24. Item 15 E-file the order form and mail a copy with the CJA-24 to the Court Reporter. DO NOT file the CJA-24. Transcripts will not be prepared until financial arrangements have been made. Certify that a copy has been mailed to the Court Reporter. To be completed by the court reporter.

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