Presently, there are three ways to receive a copy of digitally recorded court proceedings in Brevard;

1. Digital download,
2. Typed transcript
3. DVD recording

If you are not a party to the case, the requested recording will be reviewed for privileged communications.

Please note, pursuant to the law of the State of Florida a written transcript must be provided to the Court for all exceptions/objections to hearings by a General Magistrate. See Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.920(a) for more information.

COST

Compact Disc:

In accordance with FS 29.0195, if you are a party to the case and/or the attorney of record the fee will be $25.00 (includes shipping & handling). If you are requesting a certified CD and/or are not a party to the case or attorney of record, the will be $25.00 fee plus a review and redaction fee of $.38 per minute. For example, the recording of an hour-long proceeding would cost $47.80 ($25 fee + 60 minutes X .38 per minute). Once the request form is received, the Digital Recording Office will contact you with the cost of your order. No orders will be processed until payment is received. ALL CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MUST BE MADE OUT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA. Requests for digital recordings will not be processed until full payment and a signed copy of the usage agreement are received. Normal turnaround time is 10 to 14 business days after payment is received, however if a recording of a jury trial is being requested, it can take up to 30 days to fill the order.

Written Transcripts:

Upon receipt of the completed transcript request form, a court reporter will contact you with the estimate for the transcript and make financial arrangements with you.

PLEASE NOTE: Written transcript requests will not be processed until quote is agreed to, and payment arrangements have been made.

BREVARD TRANSCRIPT REQUEST PROCEDURE:

Orders will not be processed until a completed form is provided. Incomplete order forms will not be processed. Please complete the online request form to place your order, and make sure to include all of the following information:

1. Case Number
2. Case Name
3. Date of Hearing (If you are ordering multiple dates for the same case number, please put the additional dates in the special instructions box at the bottom of the order form page.)
4. Name of Judge and/or courtroom

Digital Court Reporters
Moore Justice Center , 1st Floor
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera , FL 32940

Questions: If you have further questions, please contact the Digital Court Reporter’s office via email using the following link: digitalcourtreporters@flcourts18.org or by calling 321-633-2107.