2013 California Rules of Court
Rule 8.918. Contents of reporter's transcript
Except in appeals covered by rule 8.920 or when the parties have filed a stipulation under rule 8.910(b) or the trial court has ordered that any of these items is not required for proper determination of the appeal, the reporter's transcript must contain:
(1)
The oral proceedings on the entry of any plea other than a not guilty plea;
(2)The oral proceedings on any motion in limine;
(3)The oral proceedings at trial, but excluding any opening statement;
(4)Any oral opinion of the court;
(5)The oral proceedings on any motion for new trial;
(6)The oral proceedings at sentencing or other dispositional hearing;
(7)If the appellant is the defendant, the reporter's transcript must also contain:
(A)The oral proceedings on any defense motion denied in whole or in part except motions for disqualification of a judge; and
(B)The closing arguments.
Rule 8.918 adopted effective January 1, 2009.