Rule 10.030.Form of Transcript of Oral Proceedings

Current through August 1, 2026 · Last verified September 12, 2026

In one sentenceUTCR 10.030 sets the physical specifications for a written transcript of the oral proceedings, covering paper stock and size, spacing, page numbering, witness notations, the number of lines per page, margins, and type size.

Full Text of Rule 10.030

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A written transcript of the oral proceedings must meet the following specifications:

(1) It must be typewritten, double-spaced, on paper with numbered lines and prepared on one side only. Typewriting must be first impression; clear and legible; and on good quality white, opaque, unglazed paper 8-1/2 x 11 inches in size.

(2) Each page must be consecutively numbered at the top right corner, and to the left thereof must be given the name of the witness followed by a notation indicating whether the testimony is on direct, cross, redirect or recross examination, indicated by “D,” “X,” “ReD” or “ReX.” Appropriate notation must similarly be made of other proceedings.

(3) Pages must contain no more than 25 lines, with margins of 1-1/2 inches on the left and 1/2 inch on the right.

(4) Type must be standard pica or equivalent size.

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Plain-English Summary

The transcript has to look a certain way. It must be typewritten, double-spaced, on paper with numbered lines, and prepared on one side only. The typewriting must be first impression and must be clear and legible, on good quality white, opaque, unglazed paper measuring 8-1/2 x 11 inches.

Each page carries its own labeling. Pages are numbered consecutively at the top right corner, and to the left of that number goes the name of the witness followed by a notation for the phase of testimony: D for direct, X for cross, ReD for redirect, and ReX for recross. Other proceedings in the transcript get a similar notation, so a reader can tell at a glance what part of the hearing a page belongs to.

Density and type close out the list. A page may contain no more than 25 lines, with a margin of 1-1/2 inches on the left and 1/2 inch on the right, and the type must be standard pica or an equivalent size. The uniformity is what makes the record citable: when every transcript follows the same layout, a page reference in a memorandum sends the judge to the right place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the formatting requirements for a transcript in a DMV review case?

Typewritten and double-spaced, on paper with numbered lines, printed on one side only. The typewriting must be first impression, clear and legible, on good quality white, opaque, unglazed paper 8-1/2 x 11 inches in size.

How many lines can a transcript page have?

No more than 25 lines per page.

What do the notations D, X, ReD, and ReX mean?

They mark the phase of testimony on the page: direct, cross, redirect, and recross. The notation goes to the left of the page number, after the name of the witness, and other proceedings get a similar notation.

What margins does the transcript need?

A margin of 1-1/2 inches on the left and 1/2 inch on the right.

Can the transcript be printed on both sides of the page?

No. The rule requires the transcript to be prepared on one side of the paper only.

Source & verification. The rule text is reproduced verbatim from the official Oregon Uniform Trial Court Rules (UTCR 10.030). Prescribed by the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court (UTCR 1.020). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified September 12, 2026. · Official source

Also known as: transcript format DMV reviewform of transcript of oral proceedings25 lines per page transcriptdirect cross redirect notation transcriptstandard pica type transcript