Supreme Court - Bronx County
Supreme 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
Bronx County Supreme Court handles major civil cases and felony criminal matters, with all proceedings recorded by official court reporters.
Bronx Supreme Court manages a heavy civil and criminal docket, and transcript requests go through the principal court reporter's office. The Bronx has a reputation for high-volume litigation, which can extend turnaround times. The court reporter assigned to a specific case produces the transcript, so identifying the correct part and judge is essential.
All proceedings are recorded by stenographic court reporters. No audio recordings are made or provided. The court reporter's stenographic transcript is the sole official record.
Who Can Request
Parties and their attorneys may request transcripts. Non-parties may request transcripts of unsealed civil matters, subject to judicial approval. For criminal matters, defendants, defense counsel, and prosecutors have access.
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 Bronx Supreme Court principal court reporter's office by phone, mail, or in person.
- Provide the index number (civil) or indictment number (criminal), hearing/trial date, and judge's name or part.
- The reporter's office identifies the assigned court reporter, who produces the transcript from stenographic notes.
- Pay the statutory per-page rate upon completion and receive the transcript by mail or pickup.
Fees & Timing
Per-page rates are set by statute (typically $1.00-$1.75 per page for ordinary copies; $3.00-$3.50 for expedited or daily copy). The Bronx's heavy docket can mean turnaround of several weeks to months for standard requests. Inquire about poor person relief if cost is a barrier.
Common Pitfalls
- Requesting a transcript without knowing whether your case was in the civil or criminal term, which route the request to different reporters.
- Providing only the index number without the hearing date, making it difficult for the reporter's office to locate the specific proceeding.
- Underestimating the time needed; Bronx Supreme Court reporters carry heavy loads and standard requests take longer than in smaller boroughs.
Before You Submit
- Determine whether your case is in the civil or criminal term and have the appropriate index or indictment number ready.
- Include the specific hearing or trial date(s) you need transcribed, along with the judge's name or part.
- If you cannot afford the per-page rate, ask the court about poor person applications before placing the order.
Last verified: 2026-01-20
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This information is for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Verify all details with the court.
Contact Information
Address
265 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Verified Contacts
718-618-1400 ext. 1489
principal court reporter
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Submission Methods
- phone
- in-person