Audio Recordings of Court Proceedings Ordering Information When parties request audio recordings of court proceedings, the information is provided on a compact disc (CD). The Judicial Conference has set the cost of each CD at $30.00. Audio requests may be ordered in one of three formats, FTR Gold, Windows Audio, or Audio CD. A description of each format is below: 1. FTR Gold - This format must be played using TheRecord PlayerTM available as a free download from, . Audio in this format allows the user to navigate through the recording using time references from the actual hearing. One day's hearings will fit onto one CD in this format. Windows Audio - This format plays on standard PC media players installed on most computers. One day's hearings will fit onto one CD in this format. Audio CD - This is a generic format that will play on most CD-R and CD-RW compatible players. Select this option if the audio will be played in a vehicle or on a personal CD player. This format produces a larger file and can hold a maximum of 70 minutes of audio. Therefore, a 90-minute hearing using this format will be on two CDs at a cost of $60.00. It is important to note, this is the only format that is compatible with Apple or Mac computers. 2. 3. The Central District converted to digital recording in 2004. Orders for audio recordings of court proceedings held prior to 2004, will be provided in a cassette tape format. Fees for each cassette tape is also set at $30.00. Questions regarding audio recordings may be directed to the Clerk's Office staff at the phone numbers below. Division Los Angeles Riverside Santa Ana Northern San Fernando Valley Contact Numbers (213) 894-3150 (951) 774-1085 (714) 338-5361 (805) 884-4873 (818) 587-2833 Revised 10/11 Order # United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of California Audio Recording of Court Proceedings Order Form Ordering Party: Name, Address, and Telephone Number Name Firm Address City, State, Zip Phone Presiding Judge Case Number: G Bankruptcy Chapter No.: G Adversary Case/Debtor Name: Hearing Information: (A separate form must be completed for each hearing date requested) Date of Hearing: (Use one form for each hearing date.) Time of Hearing: Calendar Matter Number: Do you want a recording of the G entire hearing G ruling, or G part of a hearing. If you want a recording of only part of the hearing, please indicate which part below: Number of Copies Requested: Format: Please select desired format. G CD - FTR Gold format requires TheRecord PlayerTM available as a free download from . G CD - Windows Audio format will play using standard software installed on most computers. G CD - Audio CD format (generic format) can be played on most CD-R and CD-RW compatible players designed to play music. This is the only format which is compatible with Apple or Mac computers. Cost The cost for one compact disc (CD) or one cassette tape is $30.00. A deposit of $30.00 is required for each hearing date before an audio request may be processed. Audio requests are ordinarily completed within two business days from receipt of the deposit. The ordering party will be notified by telephone when the audio request is ready. If additional fees are required, the ordering party will be notified. Payment of additional fees is required prior to picking up the completed order. Signature of Ordering Party: Date: By signing, I certify that I will pay all charges upon completion of the audio recording request. Order Received Deposit Paid Audio Duplicated Party Notified to Pick-up Cashier Verification: Receipt Number Stamp (Seal) Date By Pick-up Verification: Date: # Media Duplicated Deposit Paid Total Charges Less Deposit Total Due Total Cost: $ Revised 10/11
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