Record of Proceedings; Transcripts

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

Rule 5007.

(a)

Filing Original Notes, Tape Recordings, and Other Original Records of a Proceeding; Transcripts.

(1)

Records. The reporter or operator of a recording device must certify the original notes of testimony, any tape recordings, and other original records of a proceeding and must promptly file them with the clerk.

(2)

Transcripts. A person who prepares a transcript must promptly file a certified copy with the clerk.

(b)

Fee for a Transcript.

The fee for a copy of a transcript must be charged at the rate prescribed by the Judicial Conference of the United States. No fee may be charged for filing the certified copy

(c)

Sound Recording or Transcript as Prima Facie Evidence.

In any proceeding, a certified sound recording or a transcript of a proceeding is admissible as prima facie evidence of the record.

(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991; Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)