Supreme Court - Kings 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
Kings County Supreme Court in Brooklyn hears major civil cases and felony criminal matters, with proceedings recorded by official stenographic reporters.
Brooklyn Supreme Court handles one of the largest caseloads in the state, spanning complex commercial litigation, personal injury, and serious felonies. The reporter's office is the central point for transcript requests. Brooklyn's volume means it is especially important to have precise case identifiers, as the office cannot search by name alone for civil matters.
All proceedings are stenographically recorded. No audio recordings are available. The court reporter's 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. Defendants, defense counsel, and prosecutors have access to criminal matter 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 Kings County Supreme Court court reporter's office by phone, mail, or in person at the Adams Street courthouse.
- Provide the index number (civil) or indictment number (criminal), the specific hearing or trial date, and the judge's name or part.
- The reporter's office assigns the request to the court reporter who recorded the proceeding.
- Pay the statutory per-page rate; the transcript is delivered by mail or available for pickup.
Fees & Timing
Statutory rates apply ($1.00-$1.75 per page for ordinary copies; higher for certified, expedited, or daily copy service). Brooklyn's volume can result in several weeks of turnaround. Inquire with the court about poor person relief.
Common Pitfalls
- Providing only a party name for a civil case instead of the index number; Brooklyn's office cannot efficiently search by name given the volume.
- Not distinguishing between the civil and criminal terms; each has its own reporter pool and request routing.
- Expecting the transcript to include exhibits; exhibits are separate from the stenographic transcript and must be obtained from the clerk's office.
Before You Submit
- Have your index number or indictment number, hearing date, and judge's name confirmed and written down.
- Specify whether you need a civil or criminal term transcript.
- If you need exhibits in addition to the transcript, plan to make a separate request to the county clerk's office.
Last verified: 2026-01-16
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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
360 Adams Street, Room 240, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Verified Contacts
347-296-1381
transcript requests
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Submission Methods
- phone
- in-person