How to order Digital Recordings
The general public may have access to digitally recorded court proceedings, with the exception of those that are deemed confidential. Proceedings that are confidential in nature, such as Juvenile Dependency or Delinquency, may only be obtained with a signed court order.
Presently, there are two ways to receive a copy of digitally recorded court proceedings; a typed transcript, or an uploaded audio/visual recording. If you have requested an uploaded audio/visual recording, it will be reviewed for privileged communications.
Please note, pursuant to the law of the State of Florida a written transcript must be provided to the Court for all exceptions/objections to hearings by a General Magistrate. See Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.920(a) for more information.
REQUEST PROCEDURES:
Orders will not be processed until a completed form is provided. Incomplete order forms will not be processed. Please complete one of the request forms listed below; make sure all of the following information is included:
- Case Number
- Case Name
- Date of Hearing
- Name of Judge and/or courtroom
Order A Digital Recording In SeminoleClick here to order digital recording. or use the QR Code 
COST:
Uploaded Recording:
In accordance with FS 29.0195, if you are a party to the case and/or the attorney of record, the fee is $25.00. If you are not a party to the case or attorney of record, there will be a $25.00 fee, plus a review and redaction fee of $.38 per minute. For example, the recording of an hour-long proceeding would cost $47.80 ($25 fee + 60 minutes x .38 per minute). Once the request form is received, the Digital Recording Office will contact you with the cost of your order. No orders will be processed until payment is received. All checks or money orders must be made out to the State of Florida. Requests for digital recordings will not be processed until full payment is received. Normal turnaround time is 10 to 14 business days after payment is received, however if a recording of a jury trial is being requested, it can take up to 30 days to fill the order.
Written Transcripts:
Upon receipt of the completed transcript request form, a transcriptionist will contact you with the estimate for the transcript and make financial arrangements with you.
PLEASE NOTE: Written transcript requests will not be processed until quote is agreed to, and payment arrangements have been made.
Digital Court Reporters
Criminal Justice Center
101 Eslinger Way
Sanford, FL 32773
Questions: If you have further questions, please contact the Digital Court Reporter’s office via email using the following link: SeminoleDCR@flcourts18.org or by calling 407-665-6012.