How do I purchase a court reporter transcript?

Attorneys or private citizens who would like to purchase a verbatim record of a public court proceeding may purchase a transcript directly from the court reporter who reported the hearing.

• Request a Court Transcript

How do I request a court transcript?

Once you have all the information listed above fill out the online Transcript Request form and submit it electronically

Locating the court reporter

If you need to locate any of the above information, you can obtain it by Searching Court Records online. Be sure to select the correct court location from the drop-down menu and have your court case number ready.

The name of the court reporter who reported the hearing is located in the minute order for that hearing date. All the information needed for either Transcript Request Form may be viewed online or on the public terminals that are located in the clerk’s or self-help offices at each court facility.

If the name of the court reporter is not listed on the on-line request form check our list of contract court reporters. Once contacted, the contract reporter will contact the requestor to confirm the hearing information, payment method, and mailing address or to schedule a transcipt pick up date. You may also call the court reporter message line at 951.777.3065 to request transcripts.  

How much will my transcript cost?

Once the court reporter receives your transcript request, the reporter will contact you. The reporter will give you the estimated or actual cost of the transcript. The reporter will discuss payment for the transcript, the length of time it will take to complete the transcript, and delivery options. The reporter will respond to any other questions you may have regarding your transcript request.

What if I need my transcript A.S.A.P.?

The reporter should respond within two (2) business days. If not, contact the appropriate regional supervisor.

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.

Please keep in mind that:

• Court reporters work in court all day; response time may not be immediate.
• You will be required to send in a payment payable to the individual reporter. The reporter will not begin preparation of the transcript until payment is received.
• Time required for delivery of the transcript varies depending on the length of the transcript and the court reporter’s workload.