Rule 90.3.Transcripts
Ch. XI: General Provisions · Current through June 1, 2026 · Last verified September 9, 2026
Full Text of Rule 90.3
Plain-English Summary
The transcript. On payment of the required fee, a party to a proceeding in this court, or their authorised attorney, is entitled to a transcript of it — unless the tapes have already been erased under the court's archiving or retention policy. That caveat is a practical deadline hiding in a privacy rule: a recording does not last forever, and a party who may want a transcript should not wait.
The court's copy. The party must in all cases furnish a copy of the transcript to the court. Where a transcript exists, the file has it too, so the record of the case does not depend on which side paid.
Listening. A party or their authorised attorney may listen to, but not copy, a tape-recorded hearing of their own proceeding on Family Court premises, at the times and on the conditions the court sets. Someone who cannot afford a transcript can still hear what was said, and the recording of a family's worst day does not leave the building. Rule 90.4 governs when an electronic copy may be taken away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a transcript of a Delaware Family Court hearing?
On payment of the required fee, a party or the party's authorised attorney is entitled to a transcript, unless the tapes have already been erased in accordance with the court's archiving or retention policy.
Does the court get a copy of the transcript?
Yes. The party must in all cases furnish a copy of the transcript to the court.
Can I listen to the recording instead?
A party or their authorised attorney may listen to, but not copy, a tape-recorded hearing of that proceeding on the premises of the Family Court, at such times and under such conditions as the court determines.