Rule 39-507.1 Court Reporter Note/Tape RetentionA. In criminal cases in which the most serious crime charged is a misdemeanor of the first degree or lessor grade of offense, the Court Administrator is authorized to direct the destruction of notes taken and/or tapes made by the Court Reporter at any time after seven (7) years from the date when such notes were taken or tapes were made.B. In criminal cases in which the most serious crime charged is a felony, the Court Administrator is authorized to direct the destruction of notes taken and/or tapes made by the Court Reporter at any time after seventy-five (75) years from the date when such notes were taken or tapes were made.C. In all cases other than criminal cases, the Court Administrator is authorized to direct the destruction of notes taken and/or tapes made by the Court Reporter at any time after ten (10) years from the date when such notes were taken or tapes were made.D. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections A-C of this Rule, in any case in which the Court Reporter has transcribed notes taken and/or tapes made and such transcription has been approved by the Court and filed, the Court Reporter may destroy any such notes and/or tapes at any time after thirty (30) days from the date of filing of the transcription of such notes and/or tapes. Any objection to a transcription by the Court Reporter shall be made within thirty (30) days from the date of filing by serving such objections, in writing, upon the Court Reporter. If the objection is not resolved, the objecting party may, by petition, request the Court to determine the objection. Notes and/or tapes of the Court Reporter which are subject to objection shall be retained until all objections arc determined.E. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections A-D of this Rule, any party may petition the Court for an order directing the retention of particular notes and/or tapes of the Court Reporter for a period of time beyond that required herein.Frank. Cnty. Pa. 39-507.1 Court Reporter Note/Tape Retention
Adopted by Order of Court dated December 30, 1993 Published in the Pennsylvaania Bulletin Vol. 24, Number 3, 1/15/1994