Court question

[barney2]

Not sure if anyone can help but, how do i go about getting hold of some court transcripts. From what i have been told there is a time limit on how long they are kept and i have been asked to help get hold of someones before they get rid of them. only problem is have no idea where to start. Any suggestions welcomed.

[Guest]

Re: Court question

Access to court and tribunal records is usually set out in court rules. The civil procedure rules set out what information is available in the county court. Ask the relevant court and they will tell you if they can give you the records you want.

Generally, a party to proceedings will have a right of access to information under normal litigation disclosure rules. Third parties, including the press, will have access to information which is made public in open court but no access to information which is subject to proceedings held in private.

[barney2]

Re: Court question

Thanks for reply, basically its my fil's court case and he wants to keep transcript if he can. Will it cost anything to get them. Sorry if its a stupid question but i have no idea about this sort of stuff.

[Guest]

Re: Court question

Some courts do not have transcripts. Where they do, they will only be provided with the approval of the court. Like I said, you will need to contact the relevant court who will tell you what to do. Unless an order is granted that the transcript be provided at public expense you would need to pay the prescribed transcriber’s fees but what they might be I have no idea.

[Amethyst]

Re: Court question

I believe if your FIL was party in the case he can order the transcripts, if they exist. Tuttsi had a hearing today and was told that to order a copy of the transcipt would cost in the region of £300.

Best thing I would say is as Cetelco has suggested, contact the court and ask the question.

[barney2]

Re: Court question

Thanks for your help. Will phone on monday