Finding Legal Help
You are not required to hire an attorney, but legal matters can be complicated. Consider talking to an attorney to go over your options. See the Finding Legal Help page for information about free and low cost ways to get legal help.
Como encontrar ayuda legal
Usted no está obligado a contratar un abogado, pero los asuntos legales pueden ser complicados. Considere la posibilidad de hablar con un abogado para hablar de sus opciones. Para información sobre cómo obtener ayuda legal vea nuestra página Como encontrar ayuda legal.
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.
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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.
Related Rules
- URAP 11. The record on appeal.
- URAP 12. Transmission of the record.
- URAP 54. Transcripts.
- URCP 52. Findings and conclusions by the court; amended findings; waiver of findings and conclusions; correction of the record; judgment on partial findings.
- CJA 4-201. Record of proceedings.
- CJA 5-202. Official Court Transcribers.
- CJA 5-203. Transcript format.
The Utah State Courts mission is to provide the people an open, fair, efficient, and independent system for the advancement of justice under the law.
