Chapter XI · Post-Trial Procedure
R.C.M. 1114. Transcription of proceedings
2024 Manual for Courts-Martial, United States · Last updated
See all changes(a) Transcription of complete record. A certified verbatim transcript of the record of trial shall be prepared in all general and special courts-martial in which the judgment includes a finding of guilty. revised · Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Discussion
See R.C.M. 1116(b) regarding transcription of the record when a case is forwarded to appellate defense counsel.
(b) Transcription of portions of the record. A certified verbatim transcript of relevant portions of the record of trial shall be prepared—
(1) Upon application of a party as approved by the military judge, any court, or the Judge Advocate General; or
(2) As otherwise required under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned.
Discussion
See R.C.M. 1106 and 1106A regarding providing the record to the accused, a victim, or their counsel. When a certified transcript is prepared, the accused, counsel, or victim may request or be provided a copy to the same extent and under the same criteria as the applicable portion of the record.
(c) Cost. Any certified transcript required by this rule shall be prepared without cost to the accused.
(d) Inclusion in the record of trial. If a certified transcript is made under this rule, it shall be attached to the record of trial.
(e) Authority. The Secretary concerned shall prescribe by regulation the procedure for preparing and certifying a transcript under this rule.