Question 1

How do I order a transcript?

Accepted Answer

There are a few ways to order a transcript. You can let the court reporter know directly at the deposition, fill out our online transcript order form (https://www.fortzlegal.com/order-a-transcript), email our production team at production@fortzlegal.com, or call our offices at 844.730.4066.

Question 2

What is your normal turnaround for transcript deliveries?

Accepted Answer

Our normal turnaround for final transcript delivery is eight to ten business days. If an expedite is needed, please let us know, and we will assure a court reporter is assigned to the job who can meet that deadline, whether it be a five-day turnaround or next day rush.

Question 3

Can you provide daily or expedited transcripts?

Accepted Answer

We can! We have a team of dedicated court reporters that can handle daily and expedited transcripts. If an expedite or daily copy is needed, please let us know, and we will assure a court reporter is assigned to the job who can meet your needs.

Question 4

Can I still get a paper copy if I order an electronic copy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can! Our electronic copies provide both full and condensed copies of the transcript, and Fortz Legal can send hard copies of either straight to your office.

Question 5

What is the difference between Realtime, rough drafts, and daily copies?"

Accepted Answer

Realtime allows for instant access to a transcript as it’s being written via a wireless connection from the court reporter’s computer to yours. There are many benefits that come with Realtime. For example, you can share excerpts with your team via email as soon as they are written and question the witness using exact testimonies. Multiple parties can be connected, even remotely! If you would like Realtime added to a future deposition, please let us know in advance so that we can assign a qualified court reporter and provide the right equipment for you.

A rough draft is a copy of the transcript at the end of a proceeding that has either not been edited by the court reporter or edited very briefly, hence the word “rough.” The rough draft is then emailed to the requesting party. Rough drafts are helpful as they allow parties to have a general outline of what was said for use in preparing for the next day’s proceedings.

A daily copy is a finalized, certified transcript that is expedited for the same or next day delivery. If you know you would like a transcript expedited, please notify us ahead of time so that the court reporter is prepared.

Question 6

What is an "e-transcript”?"

Accepted Answer

An “e-transcript” is an electronic deliverable of a transcript from a deposition or court proceeding. We will provide a link that contains downloadable and viewable files of the transcript, including the full and condensed versions in PDF format as well as the Text/ASCII file.  All the exhibits are also included in PDF format. We can maintain a distribution list to receive transcripts for a case and include as many individuals from your firm as needed.

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