Local Rule 5077-1: TRANSCRIPTS

5077-1 TRANSCRIPTS

(a) An official transcript can only be prepared by a qualified transcriber using a recording obtained from the Clerk. Transcripts should be submitted to the Court in portable document (.pdf) format. For 90 days after the filing of a transcript or any extensions granted by the Court, the transcript is available at the Court's public terminal for inspection only. Remote electronic access is limited to attorneys who have purchased the transcript through the Court reporter/transcriber. Copies can only be obtained from the Court reporter/transcriber.

(b) Any request for redaction must indicate the location in the transcript of the personal data identifiers to be redacted and are due within 21 calendar days of the filing of the transcript, or longer if the Court so orders. The transcript will not be made electronically available until disposition of any request for redaction. The Court reporter or transcriber must, within 31 calendar days of the delivery of the transcript, or longer if the Court so orders, file a redacted version of the transcript with the Clerk of Court.

(c) Parties are responsible for obtaining their own qualified transcriptionist. The Clerk's Office does not independently pre-certify transcriptions and does not maintain a list of qualified transcriptionists.