Kenton Fryer v. State

Summary

The Fourteenth Court of Appeals ordered the official court reporter to file the overdue reporter’s record in Kenton Fryer’s criminal appeal by September 13, 2018. The court warned that no further extension would be granted absent exceptional circumstances and could direct the trial court to conduct a hearing if the record was not timely filed.

Holdings

1. When the reporter's record has not been timely filed, the appellate court may order the official court reporter to file the record by a specified deadline and may direct the trial court to conduct a hearing regarding the failure if the reporter does not comply.

Questions Presented

1. What action should the appellate court take when the reporter's record has not been timely filed despite a prior filing order and extension?

Disposition

other