Digital Audio Recordings and Written Transcripts

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WHAT IS A DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING?  
A digital audio recording is a recording generated from the original recording and provided for listening purposes and verification of testimony only.    

(Please note:  Digital audio recordings may not be available for all Court proceedings.  Once an order is submitted, the Circuit Court for Charles County Court Reporting Coordinator will determine if the ordered audio is available.   If ordered audio is not available, a refund will be applied.)

CAN I USE THE AUDIO RECORDING (CD) AS THE OFFICIAL COURT RECORD?  
No, audio recordings may not be used as the official court record in the place of a written transcript.  Written transcripts cannot be produced using CDs.  Only written transcripts prepared and certified by the court are deemed official and can be admitted as evidence.  

HOW DO I REQUEST A CD?
The Charles County Circuit Court now offers audio recordings online.  Please click the Order Audio button below.

 Order Audio

WHAT IS THE COST FOR A CD? 
Audio recordings are $25.00 per hearing date.  The court must receive payment in full before processing your order.  If the audio requested covers multiple recording dates, there will be a $25 fee for each recording date requested