Supreme Court - New York 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
New York County Supreme Court in Manhattan handles major civil and felony criminal matters across multiple courthouse buildings at the Centre Street complex.
Manhattan Supreme Court is the busiest in the state, with civil cases at 60 Centre Street and criminal cases at 100 Centre Street. The court reporter's office handles a massive volume of transcript requests. Because civil and criminal operations are split across buildings, you must confirm which building and reporter pool your case falls under.
All proceedings are stenographically recorded. No audio recordings exist. Transcripts produced by court reporters are the sole official record.
Who Can Request
Parties and their attorneys may request transcripts. Non-parties may request transcripts of unsealed civil matters. Defendants, defense attorneys, and prosecutors may request 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 Supreme Court court reporter's office by phone, mail, or in person; civil matters at 60 Centre Street, criminal matters at 100 Centre Street.
- Provide the index number (civil) or indictment number (criminal), exact hearing/trial date, and the judge's name or part.
- The reporter's office locates the assigned reporter, who produces the transcript.
- Pay the statutory per-page rate and receive the transcript by mail or in-person pickup.
Fees & Timing
Per-page rates are set by statute ($1.00-$1.75 ordinary; $3.00-$3.50 expedited or daily copy). Manhattan's extreme volume means standard turnaround can stretch to 60+ days. Daily copy during trial is available but expensive. Inquire about poor person relief if cost is a barrier.
Common Pitfalls
- Going to the wrong building; civil is at 60 Centre, criminal is at 100 Centre Street, and each has its own reporter's office.
- Requesting transcripts of sealed proceedings without first obtaining a court order to unseal; the reporter's office will reject such requests.
- Assuming all reporters work from the same office; some Manhattan courtrooms have reporters with specific contact procedures.
Before You Submit
- Determine whether your case is in the civil (60 Centre Street) or criminal (100 Centre Street) building and contact the correct reporter's office.
- Have your index or indictment number, hearing date, and judge's name or part number confirmed.
- If you need a transcript for an appeal, start the process as soon as possible, as Manhattan turnaround times are among the longest in the city.
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
60 Centre Street (Civil) / 100 Centre Street (Criminal), New York, NY
Verified Contacts
646-386-3050
court reporters office
Quick Actions
Submission Methods
- phone
- in-person