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Procedure for ordering transcripts at the Supreme Court
How to order a transcript
Daily transcripts
Fees
Methods of Payment
Contact details
Frequently Asked Questions
How to order a transcript
All transcript requests (for daily and back-order transcript) are processed via the Supreme Court registry on Level 5 of the Law Courts Building.
You will need to complete the following steps:
1. Complete a Transcript Order Form (Microsoft Word format | PDF format) and pay a deposit at the cashier's desk on Level 5 of the Supreme Court registry (opening hours are 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday-Friday). If you are unable to pay the deposit, you will need to complete an application form for fee postponement or waiver.
2. You will be contacted by the registry once the transcript has been prepared and you will be issued with an invoice for any balance payment owing. The transcript will not be released until the balance of fees are paid.
3. Upon receipt of final payment, transcript can be collected in person, posted or emailed. An emailed transcript will be provided in Word 2000 format.
Daily transcripts
- Parties can only set up a daily transcript service if the presiding judicial officer has previously requested a daily transcript. The transcript clerk will confirm this for you and let you know if a daily transcript is available in your proceedings.
- Requests for Daily Transcripts from parties must be received by the registry by 2.00pm, application and method of payment must accompany request.
- By ordering a daily transcript, you or your company are agreeing to receive transcript for each day of the trial/hearing. You or your company will be liable for the cost of this continual supply throughout the trial/hearing. Should you decide at any time that you no longer wish to receive a daily transcript, please email sco_transcriptsales@agd.nsw.gov.au to make other arrangements. Your request should include the name of the presiding officer, the parties’ names (eg Smith v Jones) and the Matter Number as stated by the court as reference.
- Same-day supply of daily transcript is subject to court sittings finishing no later than 4.00pm. If the court sits later than 4.00pm, the transcript will not be available until the next working day.
Fees
Transcript fees are prescribed in Schedule 3 of the Criminal Procedure Regulation 2005 and Schedule 1 of the Civil Procedure Regulation 2005. The fee is calculated on a per page rate. The Court will invoice you with the precise amount payable once the transcript is ready for delivery or collection. If you are unable to pay the calculated fee, you may apply for waiver or postponement (see above)
Methods of payment
The following methods of payment are accepted by the Supreme Court: Note that personal cheques are not accepted.
1. Bank Cheques
2. Solicitor Firm Cheques
3. Master Card
4. Visa Card
5. EFTPOS
6. Cash
7. Money Order
Contact details
For all enquiries about the provision of transcripts, please contact the Supreme Court registry:
- Phone: 9230 8057
- Fax: 9230 8628
- Email:sco_transcriptsales@agd.nsw.gov.au
- In Person: Supreme Court Registry, Level 5, Law Courts Building, Queens Square (access via Phillip Street and Macquarie Street). Opening hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is entitled to a transcript of court proceedings?
In accordance with Practice Note SC Gen 2 – Access to Court Files, only parties and their legal representatives are entitled to obtain transcripts from court proceedings. Non-parties may apply for access to transcript by completing an Application to Access Court File.
Am I able to request a daily transcript?
Parties can only set up a daily transcript service if the presiding judicial officer has previously requested a daily transcript.
When will my transcript be available?
Transcripts are available 15 working days from date of order. If you require the transcript to be provided sooner, please specify the date required on your order form. Though every effort will be made to provide you with your transcript on the date requested, no guarantees will be offered. Please contact the registry if you are concerned about the delay in the provision of your transcript.
How can I pay for my transcript?
Transcription fees may be paid by cash or cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa card and Mastercard accepted). Payments in person can be made at the cashier's desk at the Supreme Court registry on Level 5.
Can I make additional copies of my transcript?
Transcripts are subject to Crown copyright. Without the Crown’s authorisation, the reproduction of transcript for any purpose other than the conduct of court proceedings is prohibited. For further information about Crown Copyright, please contact the Community Relations Unit at the NSW Attorney General’s Department.
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