Gary Peterson v. State

Summary

The Texas Fourth Court of Appeals ordered appellant Gary Peterson to provide proof within ten days that the reporter’s fee had been paid or arranged for, or that he was entitled to appeal without paying it. The court also ordered proof that appellant had filed a designation of record with the court reporter.

Holdings

1. When the court reporter reports that an appellant has not paid or arranged to pay the reporter's fee and has not filed a designation of record, the appellate court may order the appellant to provide proof of payment or eligibility to appeal without payment and proof that the designation of record was filed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether appellant should be required to provide proof that the reporter's fee had been paid or arranged for, or that he was entitled to appeal without paying the fee.
2. Whether appellant should be required to provide proof that he had filed a designation of record with the court reporter.

Disposition

other