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    C. Obtaining transcripts

    C. Obtaining transcripts

    Overview

    Alaska

    According to the state court Web site, Alaska courts do not provide transcripts to the general public, although audio recordings of cases are made available through the clerk’s office in each courthouse.

    C. Obtaining transcripts

    Overview

    New Mexico

    To obtain a transcript of a court proceeding, arrangements should be made with the court reporter present at the hearing. To obtain a transcript of an audio recorded hearing, contact a certified transcriber/transcription service or court reporter and provide the following information:case number, case caption, hearing judge, hearing date, type of hearing, courtroom, and deadline.Requesters may contact any certified transcription service or court reporter for this purpose.

    C. Obtaining transcripts

    Overview

    West Virginia

    C. Obtaining transcripts

    Overview

    Alabama

    Transcripts may be obtained from the court reporter covering the proceedings. Costs are generally determined on a per page basis and are generally consistent with the fees charges for deposition transcripts.