Transcript Information

Please Note: In Court proceedings, an official transcript of a Court hearing is the only admissible evidence of the record of the hearing. Audio recordings of Court hearings may not be offered as evidence of the record of a hearing.

 

Media and Transcript Orders

A request for a transcript and/or duplicate audio recording should be made by submitting a Transcript Order (Form AO 435) or Audio Recording Order (Form AO 436). These forms are also available directly from the Electronic Court Recording Operator (ECRO) or at the intake counter in the Clerk’s Office. The completed form should be submitted to the ECRO or designated staff for the specific hearing location as indicated below.

Cincinnati Hearings

Columbus Hearings

Dayton Hearings

If a transcript request has been made, the Court will contact the transcription service, who will contact you directly for payment. Note: The Court does not require a deposit for transcript requests and full payment should be made directly to the transcription service.

If an audio recording request has been made, the Court will charge a $34 duplication fee. Payment may be made online at Pay.gov, and also by Law Firm Check, Trustee’s check, Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, Money Order, or Court Approved Credit Card from a party other than a debtor. Checks shall be made payable to “Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court”.

Transcript Redactions

Refer to the Transcript Redaction Information link below to review the Transcript Redaction Process.

Transcript Redaction Information