Court reporting is the process which creates and preserves a record of words spoken in court, and when necessary, provides their timely and accurate transcription in the event that an appeal is filed.
Court Reporting
General Information
Administrative Order A-2010-01-E specifies the use of court reporters and the procedures related to electronic recording as well as what steps should be taken if a party wishes to make a record of a court proceeding for which the court does not provide a record.
The Fifth Judicial Circuit’s Court Reporting Services Department is a hybrid model comprised of contractual stenographic reporters and employee electronic court reporters.
The contractual stenographic court reporters cover all death penalty cases and grand jury proceedings.
The Electronic Court Reporting Department covers the following types of cases:
- felony
- misdemeanor
- traffic court (excluding infractions)
- drug court
- first appearances
- arraignments
- juvenile delinquency*
- juvenile dependency*
- domestic violence injunctions*
- guardianship*
- mental health and Baker Act hearings*
Additionally, the digital court reporters cover all proceedings presided over by a General Magistrate or Hearing Officer.
*Recordings can only be provided to parties in the case or by court order.
Request an Audio Recording
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Contact an Electronic Court Reporting Office
Citrus CountyCitrus County Courthouse ECR Department – Room 351 Email: citrus_ecr@circuit5.org |
Hernando CountyHernando County Courthouse ECR Department – Room 351 Email: hernando_ecr@circuit5.org |
Lake CountyLake County Courthouse ECR Department – Room 1-511 Email: lake_ecr@circuit5.org |
Marion CountyMarion County Judicial Center ECR Department – Room 4032 Email: marion_ecr@circuit5.org |
Sumter CountySumter County Courthouse ECR Department – Room 167 Email: sumter_ecr@circuit5.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide transcripts?
No. The electronic court reporting department provides audio files. You may find a transcriptionist by searching the internet as we do not provide referrals.
What types of hearings are covered and NOT covered by the Electronic Court Reporting department?
Cases covered by electronic court reporting may be found in the general information section of this page.
Cases that are NOT covered by electronic court reporting are: capital death penalty cases, private adoptions, probate, domestic relations (including divorces), mediations, foreclosures, civil and traffic infraction hearings (before a judge).
How do I obtain an audio recording of a hearing?
Please complete the online request form in the “Request an Audio Recording” section above and someone will contact you about your request and payment.
A paper copy of the request form may be obtained here and mailed to our office. Please go to the “Contact an Electronic Court Reporting Office” section above for mailing addresses and phone numbers.
What Rules or Administrative Orders govern court reporting?
Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC11-22
Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 2.535, Court Reporting, and Rule 2.420, Public Access to Judicial Branch Records
Fifth Circuit Administrative Order A-2010-01-C specifies the use of court reporters and the procedures related to electronic recording, as well as what steps should be taken if a party wishes to make a record of a court proceeding for which the court does not provide a record.
Florida Statutes, Chapter 39.0132(3), protects confidential records and restricts releasing copies of proceedings relating to children to specified persons deemed by the court to have proper interest.
Helpful Links
Contract Stenographer and Transcriptionist Application