Opinion
CRIMINAL NO. 3:10-585-CMC.
June 20, 2011
OPINION and ORDER
This matter is before the court on Defendant's motion for a copy of certain transcripts in his case. Dkt. #70 (filed June 17, 2011). Defendant seeks copies of transcripts of his guilty plea and sentencing and that he be provided them without prepayment of costs.
Longstanding circuit precedent provides that a prisoner who requests free copies of records in his or her criminal case, whether it is a state or federal case, must show a particularized need for such records. See Jones v. Superintendent, Virginia State Farm, 460 F.2d 150, 152-53 (4th Cir. 1972); United States v. Glass, 317 F.2d 200, 202 (4th Cir. 1963). Defendant has failed to make this showing.
Defendant's motion for transcripts is denied. Defendant's motion to proceed in forma pauperis is moot. IT IS SO ORDERED.