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Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet

When ordering transcripts for an appeal, please submit a transcript request form to the court, and a Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet (SCTIS), which can be submitted directly to the court reporter.  If the hearing was electronically recorded, transcription will be assigned to one of our official court reporters.  A separate SCTIS should be submitted for each court reporter.  The assigned court reporter will contact you with a cost estimate and payment terms before processing your order.  

Transcripts for appeals may be provided at no cost under the following categories. Court approval is required.

1. Transcripts provided in civil proceedings to persons permitted to appeal in forma pauperis, if the trial judge or circuit judge certifies that the:
   • suit or appeal is not frivolous, and
   • transcript is needed to decide the issue presented by suit or appeal.
2. Transcripts for persons proceeding under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA), including transcripts for habeas corpus proceedings, and transcripts for proceedings brought under 28 U.S.C. § 2255.  The Clerk's Office will seek court approval through CJA eVoucher and you will be notified via email if your request has been approved by the presiding judge.  Transcription will not commence until the request has been approved by the presiding judge. 

For questions regarding transcript orders, contact:

OFFICIAL COURT REPORTERS