Vernon Court Reporters is an approved transcriptionist for Benton County Superior Court and Franklin County Superior Court in Washington State. 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.
Benton and Franklin Counties share a single approved transcriptionist list, covering both courts. Benton County Superior Court is in Kennewick and Franklin County Superior Court is in Pasco — together they serve the Tri-Cities area, one of the fastest growing regions in Washington State. If you have a case in either court, one order through Vernon covers you.
How to Order a Transcript
- Contact Benton County Superior Court or Franklin County Superior Court 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 Benton and Franklin Counties
We work with criminal defense attorneys who need appeal records, family law attorneys seeking review of custody or parenting plan orders, civil litigants appealing trial court decisions, and people representing themselves who need a certified transcript. If your hearing happened in Benton or Franklin 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 Spokane County, Chelan County, and Whitman County.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the approved transcriptionist list cover both Benton and Franklin County?
- Yes. Benton and Franklin Counties share a single approved transcriptionist list. Vernon Court Reporters is on that list, which means we are authorized to prepare transcripts for proceedings in either county’s Superior Court.
- 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.
- 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.
