Find Contract Information to Obtain OAH Court Reporter Services
View contract information for certified shorthand reporter services by region, including vendor information, rates, and fees.
All court reporter services statewide, are provided under the Certified Shorthand Reporter Services contract. For questions regarding court reporters, contact your local OAH office.
The current certified shorthand reporting services agreement runs from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027. Court reporter rates and fees by region will be updated annually after March 31st of each year. The rates and fees shown below are for the April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, contract year.
Vendor Information and Contract Number
Kennedy Court Reporters Inc.- Contract 22-143190
920 West 17th Street, Suite F Santa Ana, CA 92706
Contact Person: Matthew Kennedy
Phone: (800) 231-2682
matt@kennedycr.com
Court Reporting Services By Region Information
Virtual Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services: 15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$850.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $425.00 (Flat Rate) |
In-Person Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$1,350.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $675.00 (Flat Rate) |
Transcript Rates:
| Daily Transcripts: | $13.00 | per page |
| 2-7 Calendar Days: | $11.25 | per page |
| 8-14 Calendar Days: | $10.00 | per page |
| 15-20 Calendar Days: | $8.00 | per page |
| 21-25 Calendar Days: | $6.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/ transcript order) | $3.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/o transcript order) | $0.00 | per page |
Note: In the event a hearing is canceled or continued, and court reporter services are not canceled by the close of business (5:00 p.m. PST) the business day prior to the hearing, you will incur an appearance fee of one-half day.
Virtual Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$850.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $425.00 (Flat Rate) |
In-Person Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$1,550.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $775.00 (Flat Rate) |
Transcript Rates:
| Daily Transcripts: | $13.00 | per page |
| 2-7 Calendar Days: | $11.25 | per page |
| 8-14 Calendar Days: | $10.00 | per page |
| 15-20 Calendar Days: | $8.00 | per page |
| 21-25 Calendar Days: | $6.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/ transcript order) | $3.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/o transcript order) | $0.00 | per page |
Note: In the event a hearing is canceled or continued, and court reporter services are not canceled by the close of business (5:00 p.m. PST) the business day prior to the hearing, you will incur an appearance fee of one-half day.
Virtual Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$850.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $425.00 (Flat Rate) |
In-Person Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$1,550.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $775.00 (Flat Rate) |
Transcript Rates:
| Daily Transcripts: | $13.00 | per page |
| 2-7 Calendar Days: | $11.25 | per page |
| 8-14 Calendar Days: | $10.00 | per page |
| 15-20 Calendar Days: | $8.00 | per page |
| 21-25 Calendar Days: | $6.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/ transcript order) | $3.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/o transcript order) | $0.00 | per page |
Note: In the event a hearing is canceled or continued, and court reporter services are not canceled by the close of business (5:00 p.m. PST) the business day prior to the hearing, you will incur an appearance fee of one-half day.
Virtual Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$850.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $425.00 (Flat Rate) |
In-Person Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$1,350.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $675.00 (Flat Rate) |
Transcript Rates:
| Daily Transcripts: | $13.00 | per page |
| 2-7 Calendar Days: | $11.25 | per page |
| 8-14 Calendar Days: | $10.00 | per page |
| 15-20 Calendar Days: | $8.00 | per page |
| 21-25 Calendar Days: | $6.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/ transcript order) | $3.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/o transcript order) | $0.00 | per page |
Note: In the event a hearing is canceled or continued, and court reporter services are not canceled by the close of business (5:00 p.m. PST) the business day prior to the hearing, you will incur an appearance fee of one-half day.
Virtual Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$850.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $425.00 (Flat Rate) |
In-Person Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$1,350.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $675.00 (Flat Rate) |
Transcript Rates:
| Daily Transcripts: | $13.00 | per page |
| 2-7 Calendar Days: | $11.25 | per page |
| 8-14 Calendar Days: | $10.00 | per page |
| 15-20 Calendar Days: | $8.00 | per page |
| 21-25 Calendar Days: | $6.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/ transcript order) | $3.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/o transcript order) | $0.00 | per page |
Note: In the event a hearing is canceled or continued, and court reporter services are not canceled by the close of business (5:00 p.m. PST) the business day prior to the hearing, you will incur an appearance fee of one-half day.
Virtual Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$850.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $425.00 (Flat Rate) |
In-Person Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$1,550.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $775.00 (Flat Rate) |
Transcript Rates:
| Daily Transcripts: | $13.00 | per page |
| 2-7 Calendar Days: | $11.25 | per page |
| 8-14 Calendar Days: | $10.00 | per page |
| 15-20 Calendar Days: | $8.00 | per page |
| 21-25 Calendar Days: | $6.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/ transcript order) | $3.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/o transcript order) | $0.00 | per page |
Note: In the event a hearing is canceled or continued, and court reporter services are not canceled by the close of business (5:00 p.m. PST) the business day prior to the hearing, you will incur an appearance fee of one-half day.
Virtual Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$850.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $425.00 (Flat Rate) |
In-Person Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$1,350.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $675.00 (Flat Rate) |
Transcript Rates:
| Daily Transcripts: | $13.00 | per page |
| 2-7 Calendar Days: | $11.25 | per page |
| 8-14 Calendar Days: | $10.00 | per page |
| 15-20 Calendar Days: | $8.00 | per page |
| 21-25 Calendar Days: | $6.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/ transcript order) | $3.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/o transcript order) | $0.00 | per page |
Note: In the event a hearing is canceled or continued, and court reporter services are not canceled by the close of business (5:00 p.m. PST) the business day prior to the hearing, you will incur an appearance fee of one-half day.
Virtual Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$850.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $425.00 (Flat Rate) |
In-Person Certified Shorthand Reporter Services Fees:
|
Incremental Services:15-Minutes (Pre-meetings and extended service time) |
$0.00 (Flat Rate) |
|
Full Day Appearance Fee: 8 hours or less |
$1,550.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Half Day Appearance Fee: 4 hours or less | $775.00 (Flat Rate) |
Transcript Rates:
| Daily Transcripts: | $13.00 | per page |
| 2-7 Calendar Days: | $11.25 | per page |
| 8-14 Calendar Days: | $10.00 | per page |
| 15-20 Calendar Days: | $8.00 | per page |
| 21-25 Calendar Days: | $6.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/ transcript order) | $3.50 | per page |
| ASCII Disk of Transcript (w/o transcript order) | $0.00 | per page |
Note: In the event a hearing is canceled or continued, and court reporter services are not canceled by the close of business (5:00 p.m. PST) the business day prior to the hearing, you will incur an appearance fee of one-half day.
For questions about your specific case, contact your local OAH office at:
Sacramento (916) 263-0550
Los Angeles (213) 576-7200
Oakland (510) 622-2722
San Diego (619) 525-4475