Court Records - Transcripts
   
    Transcript Policy (Judicial Conference Policy with Regards to the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings)  
    Transcript Procedures For Attorneys (Transcript Redaction Procedures for Attorneys)
    Notice Of Intent To Request Redaction
    Redaction Request Form PDF Format WP Format  
     
     
    Procedures for Requesting Transcripts from an Official Court Reporter
      Transcript Request (Non-Appeal)
      Transcript Request (Appeal)
      Transcript Under the Criminal Justice Act
           
 
   
    Transcript Request (Non-Appeal)
         
     
1.
Request the transcript in writing (Form AO435) from the appropriate court reporter or directly to the court. Be sure to provide information to identify the material to be transcribed.
     
2.
After receiving your request, the court reporter will provide an estimate of the cost. You must then make arrangements with the court reporter for payment.
     
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    Transcript Request (Appeal)
    If you are an appellant, you must follow these procedures.
         
     
1.
Contact the appropriate court reporter to make financial arrangements for the transcript.
     
2.
Complete information on the transcript order form (top portion and Part I) and forward pages 1-4 to the reporter. (This is a multi-part form. Originals must be used. Please contact the clerk’s office to obtain this form.)
     
3.
Distribute pages 5-8 as indicated on the bottom center of the form.
   
The court reporter will complete Part II, forward page 4 to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and prepare an original and one copy of the transcript. The court reporter will file the copy of the transcript and forward the original to you.
   
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    Transcript Under the Criminal Justice Act
 
When representing a criminal defendant under the Criminal Justice Act, follow these procedures.
         
     
1.
Complete items 1-11 on the CJA 24 voucher. Originals must be used.
     
2.
Forward the completed voucher to the presiding district judge for signature.
           
         
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