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How do I order transcripts of court hearings?

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Common FAQ
Answer: 

For Pittsburgh Cases and Erie Cases with Hearings Held After December 1, 2013:

The hearings before bankruptcy court judges are recorded electronically. The cost for reproduction of an audio recording of a court proceeding is $34 per CD.

The following fees apply when ordering a transcript of a hearing.

  Original Rate First Copy to Each Party Each Add'l Copy to the Same Party
30-Day Transcript (Ordinary)
A transcript to be delivered within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of an order.
$4.40 $1.10 $.75
14-Day Transcript
A transcript to be delivered within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of an order.
$5.10 $1.10 $.75
7-Day Transcript (Expedited)
A transcript to be delivered within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of an order.
$5.85 $1.10 $.75
3-Day Transcript
A transcript to be delivered within three (3) calendar days after receipt of an order.
$6.55 $1.30 $.90
Next-Day Transcript (Daily)
A transcript to be delivered within 1 to 2 days after receipt of an order.
$7.30 $1.45 $1.10

You can print an order form using the links at the bottom of this FAQ entry or you can have an order form mailed to you by mailing the clerk your request with a self-addressed stamped envelope.

For Erie Cases On or Before November 30, 2013:

A court reporter is present at hearings held in the Erie division. Requests for transcripts of hearings held in Erie should be made to:

Ferguson & Holdnack
357 West Tenth Street
Erie, PA 16502
Phone: (814) 452-4556.

Transcripts and/or audio recordings may be ordered from the Court for any hearing held in Pittsburgh or Johnstown, PA.

Transcript Order Form (PDF format)
 
CD/Tape Order Form (PDF format)