Monday, March 17, 2014

Oral argument recording fee jumps to $40

The 4th District's website now has a notice that the cost for obtaining an oral argument recording will double from $20 to $40 next month:

Effective April 1, 2014 The fee for preparation of a CD of oral argument will be $40.00.  Please see our Practices and Procedures page for procedures in each Division.
[Or read below, noting that as of 4/1/14 "$20" jumps to "$40":]
The court does not transcribe oral arguments, however a recording is available.
Div. 1 The court accepts requests for copies of the recorded argument by letter with $20.00 fee enclosed. Copies are available one week after oral argument. The fee is required prior to preparation. Checks are to be made payable to "Clerk, Court of Appeal". The recorded argument can be picked up in person or delivered by general US mail.  Copies are in .WMA format.

Div. 2 The court accepts requests by letter with the $20.00 fee enclosed for copies of the argument for a case recorded within 6 months of the case being orally argued. The fee is required prior to preparation. Checks are to be made payable to "Clerk, Court of Appeal". The CD can be picked up in person or delivered by general US mail. You may call to inquire whether the recording is available.

Div. 3 The court accepts requests for copies of the recorded argument by letter. The recorded argument can be picked in person at the filing window or delivered via mail. The request is copied and available within five working days. The court does not transcribe the oral argument.