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Supreme Court of New South Wales
Transcripts
Daily transcripts
- Requests for Daily Transcripts from parties must be submitted as early as possible, a completed order form must accompany the request.
- By ordering a daily transcript, you or your company are agreeing to receive transcript for each day of the trial/hearing. You or your company will be liable for the cost of this continual supply throughout the trial/hearing. Your request should include the name of the presiding officer, the parties' names (for example, Smith v Jones) and the Case Number as stated by the court as reference.
- Same-day supply of daily transcript is subject to court sittings finishing no later than 4.00pm. If the court sits later than 4.00 pm, the transcript will not be available until the next working day.
Who is entitled to a transcript of court proceedings?
In accordance with Practice Note SC Gen 2 Access to Court Files (PDF, 828.1 KB), only parties and their legal representatives are entitled to obtain transcripts from court proceedings.
Journalists may apply for access to transcript by completing a Media Application to Access Court File (PDF, 574.8 KB).
Non-parties may apply for access to transcript by completing an Application to Access Court File. (DOCX, 117.6 KB)
How do I order my transcript?
If you are a party to a case or representing a party, you can order, pay for and access transcript securely online. If you need to purchase transcript in a case in which are not directly involved, you will need to submit an order form. Information on both options is available on this page.
When will my transcript be available?
Transcripts are available 15 working days from date of order. If you require the transcript to be provided sooner, please specify the date required on your order form. Though every effort will be made to provide you with your transcript on the date requested, no guarantees will be offered. Please contact the Reporting Services Branch (RSB) if you are concerned about the delay in the provision of your transcript.
Can I make additional copies of my transcript?
Transcripts are subject to Crown copyright. Without the Crown's authorisation, the reproduction of transcript for any purpose other than the conduct of court proceedings is prohibited. For further information about Crown Copyright, please contact the General Counsel at the NSW Department of Justice (DoJ).
Order a transcript
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Order Online
Transcripts and recordings can be ordered through the Online Registry, provided users have an account. Anyone who is a party to a case can order a transcript or recording online. You will be able to order, track, process, and receive transcripts in one location.
If you are not already registered for the Online Registry, you can create an online registry account. You will be asked to verify your identity.
Steps to ordering a transcript online
1. Login to the Online Registry
2. Navigate to the Transcripts tab
3. Request a transcript online. You will be guided through the necessary approval and billing processes. Eligible customers may apply for a fee exemption or waiver.
4. Check the progress of your transcript order at any stage by logging back in to the Online Registry.
Customers who are not associated with an existing case (general public enquiries) will need to order a transcript by the below process.
Download and lodge an order form
Non-parties or their legal representatives seeking to obtain transcript can complete one of the following forms transcript order forms
- Supreme Court Civil (DOCX, 51.4 KB)
- Supreme Court Crime (DOCX, 65.2 KB)
The completed form is to be forwarded to the Reporting Services Branch (RSB) as follows:
Supreme Court Criminal (and Civil back transcript) order forms:
- Email: RSB.Client.Services@justice.nsw.gov.au
- Phone: (02) 8757 1022
- Fax (02) 8688 9671
Supreme Court Civil daily transcript order forms:
- Email: RSB.Daily.Assignment@justice.nsw.gov.au
- Fax (02) 8238 9244
Fees
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Please note
A nominated service provider will contact you to arrange payment details. Daily transcript will not be provided until payment details have been confirmed.
Transcript fees are prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Criminal Procedure Regulation 2017 and Schedule 1 of the Civil Procedure Regulation 2017. The fee is calculated on a per page rate.
Methods of payment
See the Methods of Payment section on our Fees page for further information.
Contact details
For all enquiries please contact the Reporting Services Branch.
Last updated:
04 May 2025
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