Transcripts of Prior Proceedings

Transcripts of prior proceedings are written records of testimony, arguments, and other statements made in previous court hearings or trials related to the case. The transcripts are typically prepared by a court reporter who uses stenography or audio recording to capture the verbatim statements of the participants. The purpose of the transcripts is to provide an accurate and complete record of the prior proceedings for use in later stages of the case, such as appeals or post-conviction motions. The transcripts may be used to impeach witnesses, to refresh recollection, or to establish the law of the case. The parties may request copies of the transcripts from the court reporter or from the court clerk, subject to any fees or confidentiality requirements. The admissibility of the transcripts in the current proceeding depends on the rules of evidence and the specific use proposed by the party.