Criminal Court - New York County
Criminal Court Transcript Requests
Important: This website provides procedural information only and does not constitute legal advice. Court rules and procedures change. If you need legal advice, consult an attorney.
About This Court
New York County Criminal Court in Manhattan handles misdemeanor cases and preliminary felony proceedings at the Centre Street courthouse complex.
Manhattan Criminal Court at 100 Centre Street is the largest and busiest criminal court in NYC, processing thousands of arraignments weekly. The building houses numerous courtrooms and court reporters. Identifying the specific reporter who recorded your proceeding is essential. The sheer volume of cases makes accurate identifiers non-negotiable.
All proceedings are stenographically recorded. No audio recordings are made. The court reporter's stenographic record is the sole official transcript source.
Who Can Request
Defendants and their attorneys may request transcripts. Prosecution and court-appointed parties also have access. Members of the public generally need a court order to obtain criminal transcripts.
What You Can Request
- Certified transcript: Yes. Official transcripts are available.
- Audio copy: No. Audio recordings are not provided to litigants.
- On-site listening: Not available.
Recording method: Stenographic (court reporter)
What You Need (Data Checklist)
- Case name and index/docket number
- Date(s) of the proceeding
- Judge's name and courtroom/part (if known)
- Your contact information (name, phone, address)
Court-Specific Process
- Contact the New York County Criminal Court court reporter's office by phone, mail, or in person at 100 Centre Street.
- Provide the defendant's name, docket number, exact hearing date, and the judge's name or courtroom part number.
- The reporter's office identifies the assigned reporter, who produces the transcript from stenographic notes.
- Pay the statutory per-page rate; pick up the completed transcript or have it mailed.
Fees & Timing
Statutory per-page rates apply ($1.00-$1.75 for ordinary copies; certified and expedited copies cost more). Manhattan's extraordinary volume means standard turnaround can be several weeks to months. Daily copy service is sometimes available for ongoing trials. Inquire about fee relief for indigent defendants.
Common Pitfalls
- Going to the wrong floor or office within the massive 100 Centre Street building; call ahead to confirm the court reporter's office location.
- Providing a vague hearing date (e.g., 'sometime in March') instead of the exact date, which the office cannot use to locate the record.
- Not understanding that Manhattan Criminal Court and Manhattan Supreme Court (criminal term) are different; ensure you are requesting from the correct court.
Before You Submit
- Locate your exact docket number, hearing date, and judge's name or courtroom part; without these, the office cannot process your request.
- Call the court reporter's office to confirm the process and identify any courtroom-specific procedures.
- If the defendant is indigent, inquire about the process for obtaining transcripts through assigned counsel or fee relief.
Last verified: 2026-01-20
This information is for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Verify all details with the court.
Contact Information
Address
100 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
Verified Contacts
646-386-4700
general inquiries
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Submission Methods
- phone
- in-person