Amicus Brief by California Academy of Appellate Lawyers: Jameson v Desta - California Supreme Court S230899

"Private court reporter appearance fees should not be a barrier to access to the California state appellate courts for litigants who cannot afford to pay such fees. Amici curiae believe they can assist the Court in resolving this case by presenting the views of local and specialty bar organizations, legal aid providers, and academics who have devoted time to helping to ensure access to justice for indigent and unrepresented litigants, and by discussing points not addressed in the parties' briefs. For these reasons, the following amici curiae respectfully request leave to file the accompanying brief...INTRODUCTION Despite having obtained three reversals of judgments against him, indigent pro per appellant Barry S. Jameson saw his case founder not on the merits, but on his inability to afford a court reporter's appearance fees. This brief urges that private court reporter appearance fees must not be a barrier to appellate court access for persons who cannot afford to pay them. A reporter's transcript, for which a settled statement is rarely an adequate substitute, can be essential to appellate review. The superior court in this case abused its discretion in adopting a policy that effectively puts appellate justice beyond reach of Californians of modest means."

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