Tape & Transcript Ordering Procedure

Office of the Clerk United States Bankruptcy Court Northern District of California

San Jose Division

Transcript, Tape and CD Ordering Procedure

BEFORE COMPLETING EITHER FORM:

Call the Electronic Court Recorder Operator to obtain an estimate for the Transcript, Tape or CD:


Judge Morgan's Cases Judge Efremsky's Cases Judge Weissbrodt's Cases
Jackie Jarvis 408-535-5003 Jackie Jarvis 408-535-5003 Jackie Jarvis 408-535-5003

Please note the following when ordering a Transcript, Tape or CD: Tape and Transcription order forms are available in the Clerk's Office or you may request an order form by calling the San Jose Division at 408-535-5118, ext. 8.

FOR TAPES AND CDs:

A copy of the tape recorded record of court proceedings is available at the rate of $26.00 per 90 minute tape or CD.

Requests for copies of tapes or CD's may be made by phone or by writing, preferably on the Tape Order form, accompanied by a check, money order or cashier's check made payable to "Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court" for the exact amount. Personal checks are not accepted.

FOR TRANSCRIPTS:

Official transcripts of court proceedings are available at the per page rate identified below.

Original First Copy to Each Party Each Additional Copy to Same Party
Ordinary Rate $3.30 $0.83 $0.55
Expedited Rate $4.40 $0.83 $0.55
Daily Rate $5.50 $1.10 $0.83
Hourly Rate $6.60 $1.10 $0.83

The above rates are applicable to each page of the transcript, excluding the certification page. Below is a description of the delivery times for each service.

Ordinary: A transcript to be delivered within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of an order.
Expedited: A transcript to be delivered within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of an order.
Daily: A transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of the court on the following morning whether or not it actually is a court day.
Hourly: A transcript of proceedings ordered under unusual circumstances to be delivered within two (2) hours.

You will need to identify the date and time of the hearing and the case name and number. You will be provided a cost estimate, mailing instructions and the name of the transcription firm. Requests for transcripts must be in writing, preferably on the Transcript Order form, accompanied by a check, money order or cashier's check for the amount of the estimate, made payable to the transcription firm.

All requests for tapes or transcripts can be mailed to:

Mail to:

U.S. Bankruptcy Court 280 South First Street Room 3035, San Jose, CA, 95113-3099

Attn: Jackie Jarvis

Please call the San Jose Division at any of the above numbers, for an estimate, or if you have any questions.