The delivery of transcripts in criminal cases where the fee for making the transcript is paid in the first instance by the State of Oklahoma or by a defendant shall be handled as provided by 20 O.S. § 106.4a. In addition to the copies which are required to be filed by § 106.4a a party who desires a copy shall be furnished a copy by the court reporter upon payment of the costs for that copy by said party.
Rule 26.Transcripts In Criminal Cases
Rules for District Courts of Oklahoma · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceRequires transcript delivery in criminal cases paid for by the State or a defendant to follow 20 O.S. § 106.4a, and entitles any party who wants a copy to get one from the court reporter after paying the cost.
Full Text of Rule 26
Plain-English Summary
Rule 26 handles transcripts in criminal cases where the fee is paid up front by the State of Oklahoma or by the defendant, following the procedure set out in 20 O.S. § 106.4a. Beyond the copies that statute already requires to be filed, a party who wants their own copy can get one from the court reporter once they pay the cost of that copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays for a criminal trial transcript in Oklahoma?
It depends on the case. Rule 26 covers transcripts where the fee is paid first by the State or by the defendant, handled under 20 O.S. § 106.4a.
Can I get my own copy of the transcript beyond what's required to be filed?
Yes. Rule 26 entitles a party who wants a copy to get one from the court reporter after paying the cost of that copy.
Is this rule part of Oklahoma's civil procedure?
Not directly. Rule 26 addresses criminal-case transcripts, but it sits among the Rules for District Courts of Oklahoma, which govern practice in both civil and criminal matters in the same trial courts.
Source & verification. Rule text is reproduced verbatim from the
Rules for District Courts of Oklahoma, promulgated by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma
as an appendix to Chapter 2 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Last verified August 3, 2026.
· Official source
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