INSTRUCTIONS: CONNECTICUT NOTICE OF APPEAL TRANSCRIPT ORDER (Form JD-ES-38)

To request a transcript from a courtroom hearing for the purposes of filing an appeal in Connecticut, file a form JD-ES-38. This document can be obtained from the website of the Connecticut Judicial Branch.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the name of the case.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the trial court docket number.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 3: In the third blank box, enter the hearing dates for which a transcript is being requested.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 4: In the fourth blank box, enter the trial court location.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 5: In the fifth blank box, enter the judicial district.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 6: In the sixth blank box, enter the name of the judge.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 7: In the seventh blank box, indicate with an "x" whether the case is criminal, juvenile, family or civil.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 8: In the eight blank box, indicate with an "x" whether the case was tried before a jury or court.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 9: In the ninth blank box, indicate with an "x" whether the case is being appealed to the state supreme court or appellate court.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 10: The next section concerns the type of appeal being filed. If the appeal concerns a judgment in juvenile matters, place an "x" next to line 1 and indicate whether the case concerns termination of parental rights or another issue.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 11: Place an "x" next to line 2 if the case concerns a criminal judgment. Indicate whether the defendant is or is not incarcerated.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 12: If your appeal concerns neither type of judgment, place an "x" next to the appropriate statement on lines 3 through 6.

Connecticut Notice Of Appeal Transcript Order JD-ES-38 Step 13: Provide all other information requested, then submit it to the official court reporter.