Rule 8.913. Preparation of clerk's transcript
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.913
Current text effective January 1, 2009.
#(a) When preparation begins
Unless the original court file will be used in place of a clerk's transcript under rule 8.914, the clerk must begin preparing the clerk's transcript immediately after the notice of appeal is filed.
#(b) Format of transcript
The clerk's transcript must comply with rule 8.144.
#(c) When preparation must be completed
Within 20 days after the notice of appeal is filed, the clerk must complete preparation of an original clerk's transcript for the appellate division and one copy for the appellant. If there is more than one appellant, the clerk must prepare an extra copy for each additional appellant who is represented by separate counsel or self-represented. If the defendant is the appellant, a copy must also be prepared for the prosecuting attorney unless the prosecuting attorney has notified the court under rule 8.911 that he or she does not want to receive the record. If the People are the appellant, a copy must also be prepared for the respondent.
#(d) Certification
The clerk must certify as correct the original and all copies of the clerk's transcript.
#History
Rule 8.913 adopted effective January 1, 2009.
What this rule requires
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Unless the original court file will be used in place of a clerk's transcript under rule 8.914, the clerk must begin preparing the clerk's transcript immediately after the notice of appeal is filed.
Within 20 days after the notice of appeal is filed, the clerk must complete preparation of an original clerk's transcript for the appellate division and one copy for the appellant.
Document Format Requirements
The clerk's transcript must comply with rule 8.144.
Document Filing Requirements
If there is more than one appellant, the clerk must prepare an extra copy for each additional appellant who is represented by separate counsel or self-represented.
If the defendant is the appellant, a copy must also be prepared for the prosecuting attorney unless the prosecuting attorney has notified the court under rule 8.911 that he or she does not want to receive the record.
If the People are the appellant, a copy must also be prepared for the respondent.
The clerk must certify as correct the original and all copies of the clerk's transcript.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.
#Advisory Committee Comment
Rule 8.922 addresses when the clerk's transcript is sent to the appellate division in infraction appeals.