Narrative Opinion Summary
The case concerns procedural requirements for filing a reporter's record in an appellate case before the First Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas. The court mandates that court reporters adhere to specific filing deadlines as outlined in the Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 35. Reporters are allowed up to two extensions for filing the record, with strict limitations on the duration of these extensions: each can be no longer than 30 days for regular appeals and 10 days for accelerated appeals, capping at 60 and 20 days respectively. A checklist must be completed by court reporters to confirm the existence of a reporter's record, their role in the case, the appellant's request and payment status, and whether an extension is required. If deadlines are unmet, reporters must notify the Court Clerk with a justification and new timeline. This procedural framework ensures timely and organized submission of reporter's records, crucial for the appellate process. The document concludes by providing the contact details of Kathleen Keese, the Official Court Reporter for the 269th District Court, highlighting her role in adhering to these procedural guidelines.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extensions for Filing Reporter's Recordsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Limited extensions are allowed for filing the record, subject to certain conditions and maximum durations.
Reasoning: The Court generally allows up to two extensions for filing the record, with each extension not exceeding 30 days for regular appeals and 10 days for accelerated appeals, totaling a maximum of 60 days for regular and 20 days for accelerated appeals.
Filing Requirements for Reporter's Recordsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Court reporters must adhere to specific deadlines and procedures for filing the reporter's record in appeals.
Reasoning: Court reporters must file the reporter’s record by the original due date as per Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 35.
Obligations of Court Reporterssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Court reporters must complete a checklist confirming various details about the reporter's record and their involvement.
Reasoning: The document includes a checklist for court reporters to confirm whether a reporter's record exists, if they are the sole reporter involved, if the appellant has requested the record, and the appellant's payment status regarding the record.
Procedural Compliance for Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Reporters must notify the Court Clerk in writing if an extension is needed, providing reasons and a new expected date.
Reasoning: If the deadline cannot be met, the reporter must inform the Court Clerk in writing, stating the reason and the new expected filing date.