La. Uni. R. Ct. Appeal., 2-3
As amended through October 31, 2024
In all cases brought by appeal or writ application to a Court of Appeal from a judgment rendered in a criminal case by a parish, city, or municipal court, where the testimony of witnesses was electronically recorded, such electronic recording shall, before filing of the appeal or the writ application, be transcribed, and a certified copy of the original transcription and one duplicate shall be prepared and filed in accordance with Rules 2-1 and 2-2.
La. Uni. R. Ct. Appeal., 2-3