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You may be able to order audio recordings and speech-to-text transcripts for certain electronically recorded proceedings in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
Availability depends on the case type, courtroom, and whether the proceeding has been sealed by the Court. If a hearing has been sealed, it will require a court order for release.
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Transcript availability depends on several factors, including:
Some proceedings cannot be released through this service.
Depending on the circumstances, records may be available for:
Limited Civil
Criminal Misdemeanor
Infractions
Family Law, Probate and Unlimited Civil Hearings per General Order re Operation of Electronic Recording Equipment for All Civil, Family and Probate Trial Proceedings
Availability is determined after the request is reviewed.
The following proceedings may not be available or are subject to restrictions:
If a court reporter was present, a transcript will need to be obtained through the court reporter rather than this service.
If a court reporter is listed on the minute order, transcript requests should be directed to the Court’s website here.
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Appeals often require a certified transcript prepared according to court requirements.
Before ordering, you should verify the transcript requirements for your specific appeal.
A certified transcript is prepared and certified in accordance with court rules and may be required for appeals, evidentiary submissions, or other legal proceedings.
A speech-to-text transcript is generated from the official court audio recording and is only intended as a tool to help users review and search hearing content. It is not an official or certified transcript and cannot be submitted to the court in that capacity.
A certified transcript is required when:
If you are unsure, consult your attorney or the court before placing an order.
Generally, appellate transcripts cannot be ordered directly through this service.
For many appeals, transcripts must be ordered through the court or obtained through the applicable appellate process.
Family Law and Probate appeals involving electronically recorded proceedings may have separate procedures. Please contact the appropriate court division for guidance.
If a proceeding is sealed, confidential, or otherwise restricted from release, your order cannot be fulfilled.
If a restriction is identified during review, you will be notified.
Speech-to-text transcripts are generated from the official court recording using advanced transcription technology.
Accuracy may vary based on factors such as audio quality, the number of speakers, accents, background noise, and courtroom conditions.
Submit your request with the case information and hearing details.
The request will be reviewed to determine whether the proceeding is available and eligible for release.
California Rules of Court (CRC), rule 3.55 describes court fees and costs included in all initial fee waivers. Section 10 states:
Rule 8.835 falls within the scope of Title 8 of the CRC which applies specifically to Appellate Rules. When an appeal is filed, parties complete a designation stating they request audio recordings/transcript of audio recording of their case. That designation is filed with the Appeals Unit. Local Rule 9.3 below states they receive a copy of the written transcript of the electronic recording without fee. For additional information on electronic audio recording for appeals, please contact (213) 830-0822 for Limited Civil Appeals and (213) 628-7900 for Misdemeanor and Infraction Appeals.
In addition, litigants may access a copy of an electronic audio recording at no charge for the purpose of submitting it as supporting documentation to a petition for writ proceedings filed in the Appellate Department. This applies to writs filed under CRC, rule 8.824 and 8.930. Instructions for submitting that type of request are found in LASC APP 156.
