Rule 356

If you need a transcript from a court reporter, you have to pay for it. The fee isn't random. It's based on rates that the Board of Examiners sets and the Kansas Supreme Court approves. Once you pay the fee, the court reporter is required to give you the transcript you asked for.

If you need a transcript because you're appealing your case, different rules apply. That process is covered under Rule 3.03, which lays out specific steps for handling transcripts in appeals.