Criminal Court - Queens County

About This Court

Queens County Criminal Court handles misdemeanor cases and preliminary felony proceedings at the Queens Boulevard courthouse in Kew Gardens.

Queens Criminal Court is located in the same complex as Queens Supreme Court, so requesters must ensure they contact the Criminal Court reporter's office specifically. Queens handles a substantial volume of cases but the courthouse layout is more navigable than Manhattan's.

All proceedings are stenographically recorded by court reporters. No audio recordings are available. The stenographic record is the sole official source for transcripts.

Who Can Request

Defendants and their attorneys may request transcripts. Prosecution and court-appointed parties also have access. Public access generally requires a court order.

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

1. Contact the Queens Criminal Court court reporter's office by phone, mail, or in person at the Queens Boulevard courthouse.
2. Provide the defendant's name, docket number, hearing date, and the judge's name or courtroom part.
3. The reporter's office assigns the request to the court reporter who recorded the proceeding.
4. The reporter produces the transcript; you pay the statutory rate and receive the transcript by mail or pickup.

Fees & Timing

Per-page rates are set by statute ($1.00-$1.75 per page for ordinary copies; expedited and certified copies cost more). Standard turnaround is typically several weeks. Inquire with the court about fee assistance for indigent defendants.

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