Opinion
Civil Action No. 7:01CV00394.
October 27, 2005
MEMORANDUM OPINION
This matter is before the court upon plaintiff's letter which the court will construe as a motion for free copies of the transcript of his October 4, 2005 civil trial.
As plaintiff has not filed a notice of appeal nor has he provided any explanation as to why he needs the requested transcript, the court cannot find at this time that he is entitled to a transcript at court expense. See Ortiz v. Greyhound Corp., 192 F.Supp. 903, 905 (D. Md. 1959) (finding that indigent civil appellants may be provided free transcripts under 28 U.S.C. § 753(f) if the court certifies that the appeal is not frivolous but presents a substantial question).
Plaintiff is advised that he may refile his motions with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, or contact the court reporter and arrange for the purchase of the transcript by contacting Court Reporter Coordinator Brenda Dameron, P.O. Box 1234, Roanoke, VA 24006.
In accordance with the foregoing, it is hereby
ORDERED
that plaintiff's motion for free transcripts is hereby DENIED.
The Clerk is directed to send certified copies of this order to the defendant.