Penn. Erie J.A.R. 4007

As amended through December 9, 2017
Rule 4007 - Requests For Transcripts
(A) The original transcript request shall be on a standardized form ("Transcript Request Form") provided by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts and shall be filed with the appropriate filing office for the case docket. The form is available on The Unified Judicial System's Web Portal, the website for the Erie County Court of Common Pleas or by contacting the District Court Administrator for the Erie County Court of Common Pleas. In order for the request to be processed, a copy of the request must be served on the District Court Administrator, as well as on all other individuals designated by Pa.R.J.A. 4007. For purposes of service on the District Court Administrator, the request may be hand delivered to Room 210 of the Erie County Courthouse, e-mailed to the District Court Administrator, or mailed to: District Court Administrator, Erie County Courthouse, 140 West 6th Street, Room 210, Erie, PA 16501.
(B) The District Court Administrator will not direct the court reporter to proceed with transcription until either (1) receipt of partial payment in the amount of one-half of the estimated cost of the transcript; or (2) receipt of an order granting permission to proceed in forma pauperis or waiving costs in accordance with Pa. RJ.A. 4008(B) and Erie County Rule of Judicial Administration 4008(B). The party ordering the transcript is responsible for contacting the court reporter to determine the amount of deposit required. Deposit checks shall be made payable to the County of Erie and delivered to the District Court Administrator.
(C) Upon receipt of notification from the court reporter of the completion of the transcript and the amount of the balance owed, the party ordering the transcript shall forward to the District Court Administrator a check in the amount of the balance due. The check shall be made payable to the County of Erie. Upon receipt of final payment, the District Court Administrator will direct the court reporter to file and deliver the transcript in accordance with Pa.RJ.A. 4007(D)(4).

Penn. Erie J.A.R. 4007

Amended effective 1/14/2017.