Manitoba Criminal Appeal Rules

11 (1) If evidence at a proceeding was recorded in a manner that allows a transcript to be prepared, the appellant shall file with the registrar, at the time the initiating document is filed,

• (a) confirmation from transcription services that the transcript has been ordered; or

• (b) a letter to the registrar explaining why the transcript has not been ordered.

11 (2) If the registrar accepts the letter of explanation, the registrar shall extend the time for the appellant to order the transcript and shall provide the appellant with written notice of the new deadline for ordering the transcript.

11 (3) If the letter of explanation is not satisfactory to the registrar, the appellant may, no later than 10 days after being notified by the registrar, apply to a judge in chambers for an extension of time to order the transcript.

11 (4) An appeal shall be deemed to be abandoned if

• (a) the transcript is not ordered at the time the initiating document is filed and the time for ordering the transcript is not extended by the registrar or a judge; or

• (b) the registrar or a judge extends the time for ordering the transcript but the transcript is not ordered within that extended time period.

11 (5) The charges that may be made under subsection 682(4) of the Criminal Code (Canada) to obtain the transcript are the same as those fixed with regard to civil cases in the Court of Queen’s Bench.

11 (6) The appellant shall pay for the transcript necessary for an appeal, except where the Crown, as respondent, agrees to assume responsibility for payment.