Audio Records and Transcripts

Audio/Video Record of Court Proceedings

To record hearings and other proceedings, the Utah state courts rely exclusively on digital audio (and in a few locations, video) recordings. To obtain a copy of a recording file, request it from the judicial services representative at the court in which the proceeding was held.

Transcripts

To request an official transcript, go to our webpage for Requesting Official Transcripts. An official transcript can be used for any court purpose, trial or appellate.

When your transcript order is placed, you will receive an email notifying you of the transcriber assigned to the case and how to contact that person. You will need to make arrangements for payment with the transcriber. The transcriber will not begin work on the transcript until satisfactory arrangements for payment have been made. When the transcript is prepared and paid for, the transcriber will file the printed, certified transcript and a PDF file with the trial court and send you a copy.

A transcript prepared by any other means is not an official transcript and cannot be used for court purposes. The ability to prepare an expedited transcript from an audio recording is limited. If a party anticipates the need for an expedited transcript, requesting a certified court reporter is advised.

Official Court Transcribers

• Listing of Official court transcribers - PDF

Transcript Fee

The fee for a transcript of a court proceeding is set by Utah Code Section 78A-2-408.

Transcript Format

The format for a transcript of a court proceeding is set by CJA Rule 5-203.

Certified Court Reporters

Information on certified court reporters can be found on our Certified Court Reporters page.