Section 5000.7. Fees for Transcript

(a) For each page of transcript produced from manual or machine shorthand notes, in the ordinary course and in accordance with the format standards set forth in these rules, where the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof is liable for the cost, the court reporter shall be paid:

(1) $1.25 per page of original typescript; except where a court or county provides all the copies, then the rate shall be not in excess of $2.00 per page of original typescript;

(2) $.30 per page for any complete and legible copy, if made at the reporter’s own expense.

(b) A reporter who uses an electronic audio recording device from which the transcript is made shall be paid at a rate of $.25 per page of original typescript. If such reporter provides the typist or stenographer who does the typing, the cost of such service will be added to the fee. No fee shall be paid to such reporter for copies.

(c) A stenotype or shorthand reporter shall be compensated at the rate of $2.00 per page for daily copy and $1.75 per page for expedited copy. Paragraphs (a)(2) and (d) shall apply to copies of transcripts produced on an accelerated schedule.

(d) Where a transcript is ordered by the court, and one or more parties orders the same transcript or is required by these or other general rules to obtain and file the transcript, the county of original venue shall be liable only for the copy rate provided in Rule 5000.7(a)(2), if any. The parties ordering and receiving copies, or required to file the transcript, shall share equally the cost of the original and of any additional photocopies required.

(e) Where a court provides a computer-aided transcription system or similar program, the court by local rule may establish reasonable fees for the use of such system or program and fix the method of collection thereof.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, the court may fix rates, subject to the approval of the Supreme Court, for all transcripts ordered by a party or required by any general rule to be filed by any party. Requests for approval of rates shall be forwarded to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. Rate increases must be reasonable and based on good cause.

The provisions of this Rule 5000.7 amended through September 25, 1986, effective September 25, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 3823; reserved December 4, 2014, effective June 1, 2015, 44 Pa.B. 7823; the amended order of May 12, 2015, revised the effective date of rescission to January 1, 2017, 45 Pa.B. 6400. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (91135) to (91136).