Modified 12/1/01

(a) Any party wishing to order a transcript of a hearing or other recorded court session shall make such request to the electronic court recorder operator (ECRO) either in person, by telephone or in writing.

(b) Once the transcript order is placed, a confirmatory letter will be sent to the requester advising: (1) the name and address of the transcription service; (2) the approximate date the transcript will be completed; and (3) confirmation of the type of order placed, e.g., expedited or regular service

(c) Upon completion of the transcript, the original is mailed to the requester and a copy is retained by the Court, docketed, and placed in the court file.

(d) If the transcript is designated as an item related to an appeal, the designating party must supply a separate copy to be included with the record on appeal. The court copy shall not be used for such purpose.

(e) Any party wishing to order a copy of a tape of a hearing for unofficial purposes should contact the ECRO and pay the applicable Miscellaneous Fee.

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