Clark County Superior Court operates out of two locations in Vancouver: the main courthouse at 1200 Franklin Street and the Family Law Annex at 601 W Evergreen. The court has 12 judges and 4 commissioners. Most proceedings are electronically recorded, and Vernon Court Reporters is on the Clark County approved transcriptionist list.
How Recordings Work at Clark County Superior Court
Most Superior Court proceedings in Clark County are electronically recorded, and copies are available through the Clerk’s Office. Commissioner hearings are now delivered via secure download link by default — you no longer need to wait for a physical disc. If you prefer a CD or DVD, you can request one on the request form.
The recording fee is $25 per hearing, with a non-refundable $2 processing fee per transaction. The number of discs required depends on the length of the proceeding and whether multiple judicial officers were involved. Retention periods vary by case type: commissioner hearings are retained for two years, criminal proceedings for 15 years (capital crimes indefinitely), and civil and family law cases for six years after entry of final judgment.
Not sure whether your hearing was recorded or how to find your case? Use the Where’s My Case locator or search through the Odyssey Portal for Clark County case records.
Turn Your Recording Into a Certified Transcript
- Register an account on our platform.
- Order your recording from the Clark County Superior Court Clerk. Commissioner hearings are delivered by secure download link; other recordings come on CD or DVD.
- Upload your audio or share the download link through our platform and get an instant quote.
- Submit your request — we transcribe, certify, and deliver your transcript ready for filing.
Who We Help in Clark County
The most common transcript requests we see from Clark County are Commissioner hearing revision motions. When a Commissioner rules on a family law matter — custody, support, a protection order — any party seeking judicial review must file a motion for revision. If testimony was taken, a certified transcript is required. The revision deadline is tight, and we know how to work within it.
We also work with criminal defense attorneys building appellate records from felony proceedings, civil litigants in cases that were electronically recorded, and self-represented parties who need an accurate written account of what happened in their hearing.
Why Choose Vernon Court Reporters
We have been serving Washington courts for over 40 years. Every transcript is verbatim and certified for official use. Vernon is on the Clark County approved transcriptionist list, which means your transcript meets the requirements for filing with the court and the Court of Appeals.
Vernon is approved in courts across Washington, including Skamania County, Lewis County, and Pierce County.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Vernon Court Reporters approved to transcribe Clark County Superior Court proceedings?
- Yes. Vernon Court Reporters is on the Clark County Superior Court approved transcriptionist list.
- How much does it cost to get a copy of my hearing audio?
- The Clark County Clerk charges $25 per hearing, plus a non-refundable $2 processing fee per transaction. Commissioner hearings are delivered by secure download link. CDs and DVDs are also available on request.
- How long does the Clerk’s Office keep recordings?
- Commissioner hearings are retained for two years. Criminal proceedings are retained for 15 years (capital crimes indefinitely). Civil and family law cases are retained for six years after entry of final judgment.
- What is the approved transcriptionist list and why does it matter?
- Clark County Superior Court maintains a list of transcriptionists approved to prepare official verbatim transcripts of electronically recorded proceedings. Only transcriptionists on that list may produce transcripts that can be filed with the court or used on appeal. Vernon is on that list.
- What if my hearing was before a judge, not a commissioner?
- Most Clark County judge courtrooms are electronically recorded. If a certified court reporter was present instead, you would need to contact that reporter directly to arrange a transcript. The Clerk’s Office can tell you which applies to your hearing.
- Can I get a transcript for something other than an appeal?
- Yes. Approved transcripts can be used for revision motions, post-trial proceedings, and other official court filings — not just appeals. We handle all of these.
