Below are a list of our frequently asked questions .
Click here to submit the ONLINE transcript request form.
Please use a separate form for each request.
What is a Court Transcript? top
A court transcript is a verbatim transcript of court proceedings as captured by the stenographic court reporter. Click to jump to the section of this page about obtaining a court transcript.
How Do I Request a Court Transcript? top
The court reporter locates files by the date of the hearing. Determine the date of the proceedings for which you are requesting a transcript.
If possible, locate the name of the court reporter that reported your proceedings. The court reporter’s name will be located on the clerk’s minute order in the court file or from paperwork you may have received from the Court. If you are unable to locate this information, indicate on the form the reporter is “unknown,” and Court Services will attempt to determine who the court reporter was with the information you provide.
Click here to submit the ONLINE transcript request form.
Please use a separate form for each request.
How Much Will My Transcript Cost? top
Once the court reporter contacts you, they will tell you 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 the court reporter any other questions you may have.
What if I Need My Transcript ASAP? top
If your request is urgent, please write “RUSH” on the request form, or in the comment box for the online form. It usually takes a few days to process a request, but Court Services may expedite rush requests. There may be an additional fee for expedited transcript requests; if so, the court reporter will tell you when he or she contacts you.
In some cases, it may not be possible for a court 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? top
According to state law (Government Code Section 68152 (j)(7) ), the court reporters’ notes for criminal cases are destroyed after ten years, and notes for civil cases are destroyed after five years. The notes for death penalty cases are never destroyed.
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 Court Services with the name of the court reporter. At that time, Court Services will help you get in contact with the specified reporter.
How can I Contact the Court if I Have a Question? top
If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact Court Services via email at crtranscripts@tulare.courts.ca.gov or call Court Services at (559)730-5000 ext 1289.