Indiana Code Title 33. Courts and Court Officers § 33-40-8-5

(1) desires to appeal to the supreme court or the court of appeals the decision of a trial court in a criminal case;  and

(2) does not have sufficient means to procure the typed or printed manuscript or transcript of the evidence taken by the court reporter;

(1) the court must be satisfied that the indigent person lacks sufficient means to pay the court reporter for making the manuscript or transcript of evidence;  and

(2) the court reporter may charge the compensation allowed by law in cases for making and furnishing a manuscript or transcript.  The reporter shall be paid by the court from the proper county treasury.