Audio Recordings of Proceedings
Audio Recordings of Court proceedings may be available for certain hearings such as misdemeanors or traffic infractions. In rare instances, recordings of other hearing types may be available.
To determine if an audio recording is available, view the minute order for the hearing requested. If the minute order states, “Recorded by LRS”, the hearing was recorded with the Court’s Liberty Recording System (LRS). If there is no mention of “LRS” and/or if there was a Court Reporter present at the hearing, no recording was made.
REQUEST A COPY OF AN AUDIO RECORDING
To request a copy of an audio recording, complete the Request for Audio Recording of Court Proceedings form. If the “submit” button on the form is inoperable, save and email the completed form to AskRecordsManagement@alameda.courts.ca.gov OR deliver the form by mail or in-person to the Court’s Clerk’s Office. Visit the Court Locations & Contact Information webpage for Clerk’s Office addresses and information.
Recordings are available only on compact disc (CD).
The Court does not offer transcripts of recordings at this time. If a transcript of a recording is needed, contact a private transcription agency.
PICKUP AN AUDIO RECORDING
Requestors will be notified by email or phone when the CD is ready for pickup. Most CDs are available for pickup from the Court’s Clerk’s Office within one week.
The fee for each recording is $10 (per hearing date) and must be paid in-person upon pickup.
LISTEN TO AN AUDIO RECORDING
To listen to the recording on the CD provided, users must have a CD player connected to a computer and download the Liberty Recording Player application. CLICK HERE for information about Liberty Recording Player and to download the application.