A transcript or transcript of a hearing is the written record of a trial or hearing.

Transcript includes any evidence given by the parties, their witnesses and records and exhibits. The transcript is an official copy of the proceedings of a court and is kept on the file.

Only parties to the proceedings are able to obtain copies of transcript from the court file. There are charges for this service.

How can I obtain a copy of a transcript of a court hearing?

• Write a letter to the Audio Visual Officer, Family Court of WA, GPO Box 9991, Perth WA 6848 with a completed transcript request form attached (see download below).
• Fax the court on 08 9224 8394 with a copy of a completed transcript request form attached, or
• Email the Court at family.court@justice.wa.gov.au

What information should I provide?

• Date of hearing/s and specific times required where only part of transcript is ordered.  A contact telephone/fax number is also recommended in case further information is sought.

• The recording tapes of court hearings are held for 5 years
• The court does not supply transcript in an electronic format, and
• The court does not provide a copy tape of the hearing.

How much will the transcript cost and how long does it take to prepare?

• Charges are calculated at $53.81 per 15 minutes or part thereof
• Payment is required in advance prior to the transcript being ordered
• Normal orders take seven working days for preparation and then delivery time 
• Urgent transcripts can be produced in two working days. These are charged at $57.84 per 15 minutes or part thereof
• Charges cannot be waived and transcripts cannot be released until full payment is made.
• Please note that there will be an extra working day added for every transcript ordered in excess of a single hearing date.