In any appeal, the court may grant free process, including the cost of any necessary transcripts of record, to any appellant upon a proper showing of indigency, unless the trial court certifies in writing that the appeal is not taken in good faith. Necessary costs, including costs of transcripts, shall be paid by the administrative office of the courts. Any costs awarded to an indigent appellant shall be taxed in favor of the state. History: 1953 Comp., § 21-10-9, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 163, § 1. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 5 Am. Jur. 2d Appellate Review § 407 et seq.
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