Request for Audio Recording of Court Proceedings

Last Updated: January 2019

All courtroom proceedings in North Dakota are captured on digital audio. These recordings are the official record of courtroom proceedings and will be used by transcribers when producing transcripts. The recording system in the courtroom is ultra sensitive. Whether at a counsel table or even in the audience, all conversation will be recorded by the system.

To order a court hearing (audio only) on CD-ROM, complete and file the Audio Recording of Court Proceedings Order Form and submit with the appropriate fee.

To obtain a transcript of a court proceeding, see Procedures for Obtaining a Transcript.

Filing Requirements:

• Audio Recording of Court Proceedings Order Form

• Fee
  
  [Note:  Refer to Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule for exceptions to filing fee. 28 U.S.C. Section 1930].

To File Electronically:

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Misc/Other].

3. Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).

4. Select [Audio CD Request] from the event list.

5. Skip the Joint Filing screen.

6. Select the party filer.

7. Browse to select the document (PDF file).

8. Refer to the Minute Sheet for audio of hearing requesting.

9. Click [Next]

10. Enter Date and Time of hearing and Click [Next]

11. Leave field blank if paying by credit card or if paying by check insert O for "Other".
    Note: If filing fee is exempt, type "exempt" in receipt field.

12. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
    
    Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.