If a party requesting a transcript is unable to pay the preparation cost, the party may apply to the court for an order directing the preparation and delivery of the transcript to the party requesting it, at public expense. A party's request for a transcript shall be accompanied by an in forma pauperis application. Upon a finding of the party's ability to do so, the court may order partial reimbursement for the cost of the transcript.
Minn. R. Adop. P. 11.03