Q: Trying to obtain transcript of a specific court date in PW County Virginia criminal court case in which I was the victim
No transcripts were received with my FOIA request from the court. The company who has the transcript quoted cost of $600. As the victim in this case, are any options available to obtain a copy for free?
I later sent this to the court:"Virginia Law § 19.2-165,The reporter or other individual designated to report & record the trial shall file the original shorthand notes or other original records with the clerk of the circuit court who shall preserve them in the public records of the court..."
Reply: There are no transcripts that have been filed in this case.The Clerk’s Office does not keep transcripts in the file unless they have been specifically requested by one of the attorneys & so ordered by the Court. Existing transcripts not maintained in the Court’s file are kept in the custody the Court Reporting Agency.If you are unsuccessful obtaining transcripts from the agency, you always have the option to file a motion & appear before the Court to seek any relief that may be available
A: I am sorry but you have no other recourse but to pay the court reporter for the transcript.
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