Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Re: court transcripts

if you have a public defender, you can ask them for a copy. if they won't give it to you, your son could ask for a copy and send it to you. if you don't have a public defender, you can ask the trial judge for a public defender. the reason for the request if for an appeal or a pcra.

if none of that works, i would contact me state rep or state senator. if none of that works, you could call or email the aclu and see if they can help.

i am sure that if there is an appeal or a pcra, the notes will be transcribed. At that end, its just about getting you copies.

good luck.

Re: court transcripts

It's difficult to get transcripts on an in forma pauperis basis. Court Reporters have to make a living also and the Courts try to protect their interests.