Contact the county clerk to verify how to order a transcript; this page provides general information.

Notice of Appeal OR Notice of Discretionary Review

If a court reporter was present, contact the reporter to make the arrangements for transcript preparation. Otherwise, contact a transcriber from the approved county list, and submit a request to the County Clerk for the recording to be prepared and sent to the transcriber with whom you have made transcription arrangements.

Notice of Appeal Only- Prepare and file a Statement of Arrangements. Ensure that the transcriber or court reporter is served with the Statement of Arrangements upon filing.

• Sample Form: Request for recording [DOC]
• Sample Form: Statement of Arrangements [DOC]

OPD covers most costs for ordering records in select types of indigent appeals.  Some costs may not be covered, and all costs may be subject to set rates, so please check with us before ordering.