Gary Roberts v. Joe Erickson

After filing his appeal in forma pauperis, plaintiff Gary Roberts brought a motion before this court asking that the state pay for the expense of preparing the transcript of the trial in this matter. Roberts stated that he was indigent, had filed this appeal under an affidavit of impecuniosity, and required the transcript to present his appeal adequately. Roberts previously had filed a motion in the trial court asking the state to pay the expense. The trial court had ruled that the states obligation to pay for transcripts was restricted to criminal appeals and did not extend to civil appeals.