1-20: TRANSCRIPTS and AUDIO RECORDINGS 

Many rules authorize the creation of a "transcript," which means a written record of an audio recording or live testimony.  Audio recordings are made in many court settings such as court hearings, depositions, Rule 2004 examinations, and 341(a) Meetings of Creditors.  The ONLY transcripts and audio recordings the court can prepare are from court hearings.  

• Court Hearings: See links below to procedures for a party to order a written transcript or audio recording of a court hearing only.  
• 341(a) Meeting of Creditors: See link below to contact the Office of the U.S. trustee to obtain an audio recording of a 341(a) Meeting of Creditors.  See FRBP 2003(c) that requires the U.S. trustee to prepare certified copies at the expense of the person who requests them.
• Deposition or Rule 2004 Examination:  In advance of the date of a deposition or Rule 2004 Examination, persons who seek a deposition or Rule 2004 examination of another person must arrange for an authorized person to record the testimony and an authorized service to convert the oral testimony into a transcript or audio recording.