Reporters in Civil and Family Law Matters
Pursuant to Local Rule 10.15 and CRC2.956, the Court provides court reporters under limited circumstances in Civil and Family Law matters. Please see Local Rule 10.15 for more information.
How Do I request a court transcript?
Note: To request copies of documents from a court file, a Case Records/Copy Request needs to be submitted to the proper case type department.
Use one of the follow methods to request a transcript from the court. Allow the court 3 business days to process your request. You will be contacted regarding the cost of the transcript.
By Phone: Call 916-408-6062
- Online: Follow this link to fill out the online request form. All fields are required.
- By Mail or Fax: Return the Transcript Request Form to the address on the form.
If you do not know the name of the court reporter, please visit the clerk’s office and request to see the case file. The court reporter's name appears on the minute order.
How much will my transcript cost?
You will be contacted with the cost of the transcript. They will also discuss how to pay for the transcript, the length of time it will take to complete, and where to pick it up. At this time, you can ask any other questions you may have.
What if I need my transcript ASAP?
If your transcript request is urgent, mark “RUSH” on the Transcript Request Form. It usually takes a few days to process a request, but we will expedite rush requests. There may be an additional fee for expedited transcript requests; if so, you will be advised when contacted.
In some cases, it may not be possible for a reporter to provide a transcript on a rush basis, but every effort will be made to meet the request
From how far back in time can I request a transcript?
According to state law (Government Code Section 69955(e)), Reporting notes produced under subdivision (b) may be destroyed upon the order of the court after 10 years from the taking of the notes in criminal proceedings and after five years from the taking of the notes in all other proceedings, unless the notes report proceedings in capital felony cases including the preliminary hearing. No reporting notes in a capital felony case proceeding shall be destroyed until such time as the Supreme Court on request by the court clerk authorizes the destruction.
There may be transcripts of certain proceedings in the court files. If you would like to possess a copy of any of these transcripts, please contact Colleen O'Guinn, Court Operations Supervisor, at 916-408-6062 with the name of the court reporter. At that time, we will help you get in contact with the specified reporter.
What if my case was Electronically Recorded?
If you’re requesting transcripts that were Electronically Recorded, please provide the time the matter was called on the record or the date(s) of the trial—this will be noted in the minute order—on the Court Transcript Request Form. Please note the court uses outside agencies to transcribe electronic recordings.
What if I want a physical copy of my Electronic Recording?
If you want a CD with the Electronic Recording, please mail or physically drop off Form PL-CW016 (Request for Copy of Audio Recording of Court Proceedings) at the Clerk’s Office.
The $10 fee must be paid in advance at the front counter (if the Request is dropped off in person) or by mail. Please indicate on the form if you will be picking up the CD or if you’d like it to be mailed to you. If you’d like the CD to be mailed, please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your Request.
If you have any other questions or concerns, contact Colleen O'Guinn, Court Operations Supervisor, at 916-408-6062.