Vernon Court Reporters is an approved transcriptionist for Walla Walla County Superior Court in Walla Walla, 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.
All proceedings in Walla Walla County Superior Court are audio recorded. One important thing to know: it is the responsibility of the person requesting the transcript — not the court — to contact a transcriptionist and make payment arrangements directly. Vernon Court Reporters is on the approved list and ready to take your order.
How to Order a Walla Walla County Transcript
- Contact Walla Walla County Superior Court at [email protected] or call (509) 524-2790 to request your audio recording. You will need the case title, case number, courtroom, and hearing date. Requests are typically processed within 3 to 5 business days.
- 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 Walla Walla 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. If your hearing happened in Walla Walla County Superior Court, we can transcribe it.
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 eastern Washington, including Benton and Franklin County, Whitman County, and Spokane County.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is responsible for arranging transcription in Walla Walla County?
- The person requesting the transcript is responsible for contacting a court-approved transcriptionist and making payment arrangements directly. The court provides the audio recording — transcription is a separate arrangement with a firm like Vernon Court Reporters.
- What information do I need to request my audio recording from Walla Walla County?
- You will need the case title, case number, courtroom, and the date of the hearing. Contact the court at [email protected] or (509) 524-2790. Recordings are typically ready within 3 to 5 business days.
- 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 can prepare official certified transcripts of electronically recorded court proceedings for use on appeal.
- 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.
