Does the court pay for my transcripts when ordered for an appeal?
No. Unless otherwise ordered, it is the responsibility of the ordering party to pay for the transcripts to be used in the record on appeal.
Are all transcripts available electronically?
Transcripts filed on or after May 15, 2008, will be available electronically after the 90-day restriction period. Sealed transcripts are not available electronically.
Is there a fee that the court reporter or transcriber can charge for making redactions?
No. The Judicial Conference has not authorized an additional fee for providing redacted transcripts for the court’s electronic records.
May parties move to redact other information in a transcript other than the specified identifiers?
Yes. While court reporters or transcribers are authorized to redact the specific personal identifiers, parties may move the court by separate motion. A ruling from the court is required before …
How will a court reporter or transcriber know when to redact a transcript?
Redaction of the following personal identifiers must be requested by an attorney or pro se party within 21 days of filing of the transcript: Social Security or Taxpayer Identification numbers …
I am representing myself or I am a member of the public. Can I view the transcript? How do I order a copy?
Anyone can view the transcript at the public terminal in both clerk’s offices free of charge. Filed transcripts are restricted in CM/ECF for the first 90 days. Anyone wishing to …
I am counsel of record. How can I view the transcript? How do I order a copy?
Filed transcripts are restricted in CM/ECF for the first 90 days. Counsel of record in a case who have received a transcript from the court reporter or transcriber will be …
When I file the “Designation of Transcripts” form for my appeal, does this automatically order the transcripts I have listed?
No, you must also complete and file a Transcript Order form or, if appropriate, a CJA-24 request. The Designation of Transcripts is a document filed in the appeal process, but …
How will I know when my transcript is completed?
When a transcript is complete, the court reporter or transcriber will deliver the transcript as requested in the delivery instructions on the transcript order, along with a bill for the …
How do I know how much to send as a deposit for a transcript?
Once your order is received, an estimate of the total cost will be prepared and you will be notified by the court reporter or recorder as to how much deposit …