§ 320. Fees of stenographer on appeals; Niagara county court. Upon an appeal by the defendant from a judgment of the county court of Niagara county on a conviction after indictment, the stenographer of the court shall be entitled to the fees prescribed by the civil practice law and rules for transcribing the minutes of the trial, to be paid by the appellant.

Terms Used In N.Y. Judiciary Law 320

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
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