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The following information is offered to assist with the transcript ordering process and the transcript requirements for specific proceedings.
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With the exception of Child Protection matters and any matter under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, all court proceedings are in the public domain and transcripts are therefore available to any requestor. There may also be a restriction because of an order of the court for a ban on publication of names of victims, witnesses, or particulars which may tend to disclose the identity of a person.
Where a court proceeding was heard in a court location other than Winnipeg, a request for an estimate as to the cost of a transcript and the ordering of a transcript is to be made at the court centre nearest to where the matter was heard (see Court Locations).
Following receipt of an estimate and before a request for transcript production can be accepted by TSU, self-represented litigants must pay the full estimated cost of transcript before the request can be processed. If a refund is due to the litigant after transcripts have been completed, a cheque for the overpayment, made payable to the requestor, will accompany the completed transcript.
Pre-trial conferences and case management conferences are not monitored unless ordered by the presiding Justice. If proceedings are monitored, transcripts will only be made available to the parties or their counsel.
Small Claims matters are not monitored. Small Claim Appeals are monitored.
Court of Appeal hearings and motions are not monitored; therefore, it is not possible to produce a transcript. Written reasons usually follow all Court of Appeal matters.
Transcripts are provided in several formats. The original transcript is a paper copy with an original signature of the service provider and the TSU certification. Each duplicate copy bears an original TSU certification.
Electronic transcripts are available in Word format, ASCII format and Almost Paper format. These transcripts are provided on 3 1/2" floppy disc, CD or via e-mail. As electronic transcripts do not have a signature nor certification, they cannot be produced in court to enter as an exhibit or be referred to as the official record.
For an appeal to the Court of Appeal or The Queen's Bench, it is necessary to file the certificate provided by TSU certifying that the transcript has been ordered. This certificate will be provided following acceptance of the request and payment of the estimated cost for the transcript(s). The signed certificate must be taken to the Court of Appeal counter or The Queen's Bench counter, whichever is appropriate, when filing the notice of appeal.
The Transcription Services Unit can be contacted by telephone at 204-945-3026 or 204-945-0301 or by fax 204-945-5751.
COURT OF APPEAL - TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS
To contact the Court of Appeal for further information, phone: 204-945-2647 or fax: 204-948-2072
CRIMINAL DIVISION MATTERS
Indictable matters are appealed to the Court of Appeal.
Conviction Appeal
Transcript of evidence and proceedings, excluding submissions, including reasons for judgment. Submissions are included only for jury trials.
One (1) Original transcript
Two (2) Copies
Sentence Appeal
Following a guilty plea, submissions by counsel and reasons for sentence are required.
Following a trial, reasons for conviction, submissions and reasons for sentence are required.
One (1) Original transcript
Three (3) Copies
Conviction and Sentence Appeal
Complete transcript is required.
One (1) Original transcript
Two (2) Copies
Judgment/Order/Decision
Where evidence has been heard, you require:
One (1) Original transcript
Two (2) Copies
Where no evidence was heard, you require a transcript of the Reasons, you require:
One (1) Original transcript
Three (3) Copies
CIVIL OR FAMILY DIVISION MATTERS
Appeal from a Queen's Bench Judge regarding judgments, orders or decisions
Where evidence was heard, a complete transcript, excluding submissions, is required:
One (1) Original transcript
Two (2) Copies
Where no evidence was heard, a transcript of the Reasons only is required.
One (1) Original transcript
Three (3) Copies
COURT OF APPEAL - CHAMBERS APPLICATIONS
Leave to Appeal (Criminal)
Leave to appeal must first be granted to appeal to the Court of Appeal for summary conviction appeals. For a motion of this type, Reasons of The Queen's Bench Justice and Provincial Court Judge are required.
If leave is granted by the Court of Appeal, it may be necessary to order the complete Queen's Bench or Provincial Court transcript of proceedings. Please consult with Court of Appeal staff.
Bail application
PENDING A SENTENCE APPEAL:
Reasons for sentence are required:
One (1) Original transcript
Two (2) Copies
PENDING A CONVICTION AND SENTENCE APPEAL:
Reasons for judgment on conviction and reasons for sentence are required.
One (1) Original transcript
Two (2) copies
Leave to Appeal - Civil
Leave to appeal must be granted for Small Claim Appeals, i.e. Reasons for Judgment from QB judge only are required.
One (1) Original transcript
One (1) Copy
On a motion to extend time to file an appeal, reasons for judgment only are required.
One (1) Original transcript
One (1) Copy
On a motion to stay an order pending the hearing of an appeal, reasons for judgment only are required.
One (1) Original transcript
One (1) Copy
QUEEN'S BENCH APPEALS - TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS
Summary conviction matters from Provincial Court are appealed to The Queen's Bench.
Summary Conviction and Sentence Appeals
A complete transcript is required, including Reasons for Judgment and Reasons for Sentence
One (1) Original transcript
Two (2) Copies
Submissions are not required for an appeal to The Queen's Bench, unless specifically requested.
Conviction Appeal
A transcription of the proceedings and Reasons for Judgment are required
One (1) Original transcript
Two (2) Copies
Sentence Appeal
A transcript of the Submissions by counsel and Reasons for Sentence are required
One (1) Original transcript
Two (2) Copies
Queen's Bench Bails
For a bail review from a Queen's Bench or Provincial Court matter, a complete transcript is required
One (1) Original transcript
Two (2) Copies
Domestic Violence and Stalking Prevention, Protection and Compensation Act
To file a motion to set aside a protection order, a special rate of 80 cents per page is charged for the transcript to the requestor.
One (1) Original transcript
Submissions are not required for an appeal to The Queen's Bench, unless specifically requested.
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The material provided here is for information purposes only and is not to be relied upon as legal advice. Court staff cannot provide you with legal advice or complete court documents for you.
Last updated - May 2010