Federal and Local Rule 10 and the Guidelines for Preparation of Appellate Transcripts in the Fourth Circuit set forth the responsibilities and time frames for ordering transcript. The appellant (or cross-appellant) must order necessary transcript from the court reporter within 14 days after filing the notice of appeal. The court’s notice of docketing notifies appellant that a copy of the transcript order must be attached to the docketing statement and that the statement of issues in the docketing statement satisfies the statement of issues requirement of Fed. R. App. P. 10(b) if less than the full transcript is ordered. Failure to order transcript or make satisfactory financial arrangements may lead to dismissal of the appeal. Loc. R. 10(c)(2). Last Updated: December 5, 2023 // Disclaimer (© 4th Circuit Court of Appeals // December 2023)