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How to Request a Transcript

  • Complete Request for Transcript or Copy General or Criminal Form
    • NOTE: Expedited, Daily and Same-Day Transcript requests require court approval.  The request for such transcripts shall be filed with the appropriate filing office and served upon the presiding judge and assigned court reporter/monitor at least ten (10 days) prior to the scheduled proceeding.
  • File the original Request for Transcript or Copy Form with the appropriate filing office (i.e., Clerk of Judicial Records-Civil Division, Clerk of Judicial Records-Criminal Division, Orphans' Court, or the Domestic Relations Section) based upon the specific case type.
  • The requesting party shall also serve copies of the Request for Transcript or Copy Form upon:
    • the Judge presiding over the matter; and
    • the Court Reporter
      by delivering (2) copies to the Court Administrator's Office located in Room 614; and
    • Opposing counsel or the opposing party, if not represented.
  • The Court Reporter shall prepare, file, and deliver the transcript upon:
    • the approval of the Presiding Judge; and
    • full and proper payment of deposits and balance due by the requesting party to the appropriate filing office in accordance with the order of the Presiding Judge.

How to Request a Copy of Any Transcript Made Prior to Filing the Transcript of Record

  • Complete Request for Transcript or Copy General or Criminal Form and select "Yes" under IV, "Are you requesting a transcript that has been ordered by another party, not yet filed?"
  • File the original Request for Transcript or Copy Form with the appropriate filing office (i.e., Clerk of Judicial Records-Civil Division, Clerk of Judicial Records-Criminal Division, Orphans' Court, or the Domestic Relations Section) based upon the specific case type.
  • The requesting party shall also serve copies of the Request for Transcript Form upon:
    • the Judge presiding over the matter; and
    • the Court Reporter
      by delivering (2) copies to the Court Administrator's Office located in Room 614; and
    • Opposing counsel or the opposing party, if not represented.
  • The Court Reporter shall deliver the transcript upon:
    • complete transcript payment and full and proper payment of copy fees.

How to Request a Copy of Any Transcript Previously Ordered, Transcribed, and Filed of Record

  • Complete Request for Transcript or Copy General or Criminal Form and select "Yes" under IV, "Are you requesting a copy of an existing transcript?"
  • File the original Request for Transcript or Copy Form with the appropriate filing office (i.e., Clerk of Judicial Records-Civil Division, Clerk of Judicial Records-Criminal Division, Orphans' Court, or the Domestic Relations Section) based upon the specific case type.
  • The appropriate filing office shall provide the transcript upon:
    • full and proper payment of copy fees.

For complete information and guidelines for ordering transcripts, see:
Rule 4009. Court Reporting and Transcripts-Fees and Procedures

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