Criminal Court - Richmond County

About This Court

Richmond County Criminal Court on Staten Island handles misdemeanor cases and preliminary felony proceedings for the borough's residents.

Staten Island's Criminal Court has a significantly lower case volume than the other boroughs, which often means faster transcript turnaround and more direct access to the court reporter's office. The smaller scale does not change the formal process, but staff tend to be more reachable by phone.

All proceedings are stenographically recorded. No audio recordings are made or available. The court reporter's stenographic notes serve as the official record.

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 Richmond County Criminal Court court reporter's office by phone, mail, or in person at the Targee Street courthouse.
2. Provide the defendant's name, docket number, hearing date, and judge or courtroom part.
3. The assigned court reporter produces the transcript from stenographic notes.
4. Pay the statutory per-page rate upon completion and receive the transcript by mail or in-person pickup.

Fees & Timing

Statutory per-page rates apply ($1.00-$1.75 for ordinary copies). Staten Island's lower volume often results in faster turnaround compared to other boroughs. Inquire about fee relief for indigent defendants.

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