Vernon Court Reporters is an approved transcriptionist for Grant County Superior Court in Ephrata, Washington. We are authorized to prepare verbatim transcripts of court proceedings under GR 35 and RAP 9.2, the Washington State rules that govern transcripts used for appeals.
Grant County is a large agricultural county in central Washington, with communities spread across a wide area including Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, and Mattawa. The Superior Court in Ephrata handles criminal, civil, family law, probate, and juvenile matters. Because of the distances involved in rural central Washington, having a transcriptionist who can work remotely from audio recordings is especially practical — you do not need to travel to Ephrata to get started.
How to Order a Grant County Transcript
- Contact Grant County Superior Court at (509) 450-1128 to request a copy of your hearing’s audio recording.
- The court will provide either a CD or a secure download link with your audio file.
- Ship the CD to our office or share the download link through our platform.
- We transcribe the proceedings verbatim, certify the transcript, and deliver it ready for filing.
Ready to Get Started?
- Register an account on our platform.
- Upload your audio file or share the download link from the court.
- Get an instant quote with pricing and an estimated delivery time.
- Submit your request and we will take care of the rest.
Who We Help in Grant County
We work with criminal defense attorneys who need appeal records, family law attorneys seeking review of custody or support orders, civil litigants appealing trial court decisions, and people representing themselves who need a certified transcript. Everything can be handled remotely — no need to travel to Ephrata.
Why Choose Vernon Court Reporters
We have been serving Washington courts for over 40 years. Our transcripts meet the GR 35 standard required for appellate filings. Every transcript is verbatim and certified for official use.
Vernon is approved in courts across central and eastern Washington, including Chelan County, Spokane County, and Benton and Franklin County.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to go to Ephrata to order a transcript?
- No. Everything can be handled remotely. You contact the court to request your audio recording, then share the file with us online or by mail. We deliver the completed transcript digitally.
- What is GR 35?
- GR 35 is Washington State General Rule 35, which requires every Superior Court to maintain a list of approved transcriptionists. Only transcriptionists on that list — like Vernon Court Reporters — can prepare official certified transcripts of electronically recorded court proceedings for use on appeal.
- How long does transcription take?
- Most transcripts are returned within 3 to 5 business days. Rush and same-day options are available depending on recording length.
- Can I order a transcript if I am representing myself?
- Yes. We regularly work with self-represented litigants. The process is the same regardless of whether you have an attorney.
