1. Ordering an Original Transcript (First Copy).
2. Ordering a Copy of a Transcript.
3. How to Order an Audio Recording.
4. Procedures for Non-Parties.
5. Maximum Transcript Rates.

1. Ordering an Original Transcript (first copy).

• Step 1: In CM/ECF, locate the minute entry for the proceeding(s) that you want transcribed.
• Step 2: Complete the Transcript Request Form and convert it to PDF.
• Step 3: In CM/ECF, file the Transcript Request Form using the Transcript Request Event. Click here for detailed filing procedures.
• Step 4: The court reporter will receive electronic notice of your request.

2. Ordering a Copy of a Transcript.

• Step 1: In CM/ECF, determine whether a transcript has already been produced for the proceeding(s) you want transcribed or locate the minute entry for the proceeding(s) for which you want a copy of the transcript.
• Step 2: Using the Transcript Request Event, indicate that you want to order a copy of a transcript. When prompted, either select the Transcript of the proceeding or upload a Transcript Request Form. Click here for detailed filing procedures.
• Step 3: The court reporter will receive electronic notice of your request.

3. How to Order a Digital Audio Recording.

• Step 1: In CM/ECF, locate the minute entry for the proceeding(s) that you want a copy of the digital audio recording.

  Note: If a court reporter was present for the proceeding, you must purchase a transcript to obtain a recording of that proceeding.
   

• Step 2: In CM/ECF, submit your request using the Digital Audio Recording Event. When prompted, select the minute entry of the proceeding for which you want a digital recording. You will be prompted to pay for the copy of the recording via Pay.gov. You will have the option of having the recording made into a CD to be mailed to you or for you to pick-up at the Clerk's Office or downloaded directly from CM/ECF in MP3 format. Click here for detailed filing procedures.

4. Procedures for Non-Parties or Pro Se Parties.

Non-Parties or Pro Se Parties may submit a transcript or digital audio recording request by:

• 1. Completing the Transcript Request Form and submitting it by email to: ecfhelpdesk@mnd.uscourts.gov; or
• 2. Completing the Digital Audio Request Form and submitting the $34 fee via mail or in person at the Clerk's Office.
• 3. Calling the Clerk's Office at 612-664-5000.

For transcript requests, Clerk's Office staff will file your request in CM/ECF to notify the Court Reporter of your request.

For digital audio recordings, Clerk's Office staff will file your request in CM/ECF to produce a copy of the audio recording on a CD for pick-up at the Clerk's Office.

5. Maximum Transcript Rates.

Maximum transcript rates are set at the national level for all federal district courts by the Judicial Conference of the United States. The current maximum rates are on this page.

1. The original includes a copy to be filed with the Clerk of the court for no additional fee, “Each reporter may charge and collect fees for transcripts requested by the parties, including the United States, at rates prescribed by the court subject to the approval of the Judicial Conference.  He or she shall not charge a fee for any copy of a transcript delivered to the clerk for the records of the court…. (28 U.S.C. § 753(f))” (italics added).

2. A realtime "feed" is the electronic data flow from the court reporter to the computer of each person or party ordering and receiving the realtime transcription in the courtroom.

Note: In multi-defendant cases involving CJA defendants, no more than one transcript may be purchased from the court reporter on behalf of all CJA defendants. See Guide to Judiciary Policy Vol. 6 § 530.20.20(a). In these cases, if counsel for one CJA defendant requests a transcript that has not previously been prepared and delivered to anyone else, the court reporter may charge for one original. All transcript requests by CJA defendants must be submitted in CJA eVoucher.