Court Transcripts

[mcwjjm]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio I have an upcoming Termination of Custody hearing and need some general advice on transcripts. How much weight does a magistrate put on court transcripts in custody cases? In today's E.M.C. hearing the defendant made some damning statements against herself and in my cross-examination I was able to do the same from their witness. I understand that you're under oath and it's dependant on exactly what's said but before I shell out $$$ on more transcripts I'm asking a general question regarding their importance. To me it would seem extremely relevant and potentially useful but that's where I defer to the forum knowledge base. I should mention that the defendant had counsel present, so it wasn't like she was there by herself to make a fool of herself. She had "help". TIA

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio I haver an upcoming Termination of Custody hearing and need some general advice on transcripts. How much weight does a magistrate put on court transcripts in custody cases? In today's M.E.C. hearing the defendant made some damning statements against herself and in my cross-examination I was able to do the same from their witness. I understand that you're under oath and it's dependant on exactly what's said but before I shell out $$$ on more transcripts I'm asking a general question regarding their importance. To me it would seem extremely relevant and potentially useful but that's where I defer to the forum knowledge base. I should mention that the defendant had counsel present, so it wasn't like she was there by herself to make a fool of herself. She had "help". TIA

The Termination fo Custody hearing is based on what is said in THAT specific hearing. What was today's hearing? M.E.C.? What does that mean? That is NOT an official abbreviation. So please share.

 

[mcwjjm]

The Termination fo Custody hearing is based on what is said in THAT specific hearing. What was today's hearing? M.E.C.? What does that mean? That is NOT an official abbreviation. So please share.

Motion for Emergency Custody.

The M.E.C. and the Termination for Custody motions are identical. I know the chance sof getting a favorable ruling today was not good, as those are reserved for extreme circumstances, but at least it supports the urgency I gave my Termination motion.

My motion concerns the emotional state of the defendant to make decisions regarding the best interests of our two children and her and financial stability to support them. I have two police reports of attempted suicide, the last over Easter weekend. The kicker in this whole thiing is that the person that called me about his concerns for the well being of our two children was their witness today! He's about as unstable as her and jumps from one side othe table to the other.

Like I said, the defendant made some pretty damning statements about herself in court and I was able to get their witness to do the same. Now, instead of hearsay, it's on record. My uneducated opinion is that if it were just the defendant and I the magistrate might give some leniency but seeing she had council present maybe not. You tell me.

What I'm asking is that our existing Shared parenting decree be terminated and that I be given full custody, she pay me C/S [neither of us are paying now] and that vistation be limited to the city the children are currently residing. The reason for asking for C/S now is that she has chosen to move out of state [NY] and will likely offer no support with a limited visitation schedule. She has no job, no residence, move away from her kids to live with a man [and his 2 YO] she met this year in a 2 BR apt. She's already had one Motion to Modify denied last year, and that was when she was living here, with an apt and job. Her latest Motion to Modify was dismissed two weeks ago when she was a no-show. Apologize about the incorrect abbreviation.

 

[George1776]

If you are looking for the transcripts to impeach a witness or make a specific point then you should get them ... you don't need the entire transcript; the court reporter should be able to do 1 page, 10 pages etc. Does a court rely on transcripts,, you bet. Figure ~ 3 bucks/pg for a certified record

 

[Ohiogal]

If you are looking for the transcripts to impeach a witness or make a specific point then you should get them ... you don't need the entire transcript; the court reporter should be able to do 1 page, 10 pages etc. Does a court rely on transcripts,, you bet. Figure ~ 3 bucks/pg for a certified record

Don't give advice. you are wrong. He would need the ENTIRE transcript.

 

[mcwjjm]

OG is correct. I asked about that. It's the entire transcript or nada.

 

[stealth2]

If you are looking for the transcripts to impeach a witness or make a specific point then you should get them ... you don't need the entire transcript; the court reporter should be able to do 1 page, 10 pages etc. Does a court rely on transcripts,, you bet. Figure ~ 3 bucks/pg for a certified record

So, Georgie-Porgie... if Op *could* get selected pages, how do you propose s/he figure out just which pages are relevant?

Mo...

 

[Ohiogal]

There is also evidence rule 106 which is the rule of completeness that comes into play.

george needs to hush his muffin.

 

[CJane]

OP, does your court provide audio of the hearings? For US, a CD of a hearing is a LOT less expensive than transcripts and is available almost immediately. A transcript takes FOREVER because they're essentially created on demand and you have to be 'worked in' by an actual court reporter.

 

[mcwjjm]

I know they are available but I believe at the counter it said something about needing the judge's "ok" beforehand. I'll give the office a call tomorrow.
I'm speculating the rule OG mentioned also applies to emails when entered as documents. I know the magistrate made a point of that during our trial last year.

 

[mcwjjm]

Just spoke with the recorder's office and audio transcripts are not available.