Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure

Rule 74. Recording Proceedings; Transcripts; Audio Recordings

Effective January 1, 2024

(A) The judge of each circuit, superior, probate, city, town, and Marion County Small Claims court shall arrange for the audio recording of all hearings and trials in all case types. The recording shall include all oral evidence and testimony, including both questions and answers, all rulings of the judge in respect to the admission and rejection of evidence and objections thereto, and any other oral matters occurring during the hearing.

(B) The recording device or the computer aided transcription equipment shall be selected and approved by the court and may be placed under the supervision and operation of the official court reporter or such other person as may be designated by the court. Shorthand or stenography is permitted so long as the audio recording requirement of section (A) is met.

(C) A party shall request a transcript for appeal by a Notice of Appeal complying with the Indiana Rules of Appellate Procedure. Any party requesting a transcript for any other purpose shall file a written request for transcript, specifically setting out the matter to be transcribed. The court reporter or a designee shall produce the transcript in accordance with Indiana statutes, the Indiana Office of Court Services’ Court Reporter Handbook, and Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records.

(D) A party may request an audio recording of matters occurring during a hearing or trial by filing a written request. The court reporter or a designee shall produce a copy of the audio in accordance with Indiana statutes, the Indiana Office of Court Services’ Court Reporter Handbook, and Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records.

(E) The powers, duties, and salaries of court reporters shall be as provided in Indiana Code 33-41.