Forms

Download a copy of Form AO435 in PDF Format (requires free Adobe Acrobat).

OR

Use a Miscellaneous Transcription Form

General Instructions

Use. Use this form (AO435) to order a transcript of proceedings. Complete a separate order form for each case number for which a transcript is ordered.

Completion. Complete Items 1-19. Do not complete shaded areas, which are reserved for the court’s use.

Order Copy. Keep a copy for your records.

Fax. Fax completed form to the Federal Clerk at 713-250-5356. You may also fax a copy of your order form to Judicial Transcribers of Texas, Inc. (JTT) at 713-697-4722 to advise us of your request.

Delivery of Order Form. You may hand-deliver your transcript order form to the Federal Clerk’s office at 515 Rusk, Room 5300.

Deposit Fee. You will be notified by the Court’s personnel of the amount of the required deposit fee. This deposit may be paid utilizing the on line service, Pay-Pal. Upon receipt of the deposit the court will process the order.

Delivery Time. Delivery time is computed from the date of the receipt of the deposit fee.

Completion of Order. JTT will notify you when the transcript is completed.

Pick Up. The court will notify you when your transcript is ready for pickup.

Balance Due. If the deposit fee was insufficient to cover all charges, JTT will notify you of the balance due which must be paid prior to receiving the completed order.

Specific Instructions

Items 1-19.	These items should always be completed.
Item 8.	Only one case number may be listed per order.
Item 15.	Place an “X” in each box that applies.
Item 16.	Place an “X” in the box for each portion requested. List specific date(s) of the proceedings for which transcript is requested. Be sure that the description is clearly written to facilitate processing. Orders may be placed for as few pages of transcript as are needed.
Item 17.	Categories. Only four (4) categories of transcripts may be ordered. These are:
	Ordinary. A transcript to be delivered within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of an order. (Order is considered received upon receipt of the deposit.)
	Expedited. A transcript to be delivered within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of an order.
	Daily. A transcript to be delivered following adjournment and during normal operating hours of the court on the following day.
	Hourly. Not available.

NOTE: Full price may be charged only if the transcript is delivered within the required time frame. For example, if an order for expedited transcript is not completed and delivered within seven (7) calendar days, payment would be at the ordinary delivery rate.

	Ordering. Place an “X” in each box that applies. Indicate the number of additional copies ordered.
	Original. Original typing of the transcript. An original must be ordered and prepared prior to the availability of copies. The original fee is charged only once. The fee for the original includes the free copy for the court.
	First Copy. First copy of the transcript after the original has been prepared. All parties ordering copies must pay this rate for the first copy ordered.
	Additional Copies. All other copies of the transcript ordered by the same party.
Item 18.	Sign in this space to certify that you will pay all charges. (This includes the deposit plus any additional charges.)
Item 19.	Enter the date of signing.