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Audio Transcript Requests

​To listen to the audio recording, you will need a personal computer with a sound card and speakers.  Please click here to review the instructions for Uploading FTR Recordings Files​.​

​Please allow at least 10 business days after receipt of your request for your request to be completed.

​You may submit your request by:

The cost for the FTR recording varies as follows:  

  • Electronic Recording:  $10.00 per request / hearing/ day  (example:  4 day trial = $40) 
  • CD Recording:  $11 per request / hearing / day (example:  4 day trial = $44) 

Please include applicable postage if you are requesting that the digital recording be returned to you in the mail.  Payment must be made in full prior to the Court processing your FTR request.  You may pay as follows: ​

  • ​Mail:  Please make checks payable to the State of Oregon 
  • Phone:  Pay by phone by calling 503-655-8447, Option 6 
  • In Person:  Hand in your request and make payment at the Court Cashier Window located at 807 Main Street, Room 104, Oregon City, OR 97045  ​

 

​Q:  How do I make a request for a written transcript of the FTR recording? 

If you need a written transcript of an FTR recording, you can take your recording to a certified transcriber.  You should be able to find a list of transcribers or court reporters in the yellow pages of the phone book or on-line.  

Q:  Who do I contact if I have additional questions?  

Call the Records Unit at 503-655-8447, and press option 7.​

​Audio recordings (also referred to as FTR Recordings) are available electronically, on a CD.

State law restricts who may receive audio copies of hearings and trials for some case types such as juvenile cases. If you are requesting an audio recording of a juvenile court proceeding, use the Digital Request Form​. Please be prepared to provide a copy of your valid state or federally issued identification.

For information about the cost per request, please see the "Payment" section above. 

Your request must contain the following information: 

  • ​Date of the proceeding you are requesting; 
  • Judge who heard the case; 
  • Courtroom number (if known); 
  • Case name; 
  • Case number; 
  • Name, address and phone number of person making the request;
  • E-mail address where electronic records can be sent to; and​

Indicate whether we should call you for pick up when ready, mail, or send electronically to you.