Audio CD copies of recorded court hearings heard by court commissioners are available.
 
The Waukesha County Court system has implemented a digital audio recording (DAR) program for court proceedings in front of Court Commissioners.  The  courts have been using digital recording devices for the past several years and will make audio copies available for all case types before commissioners except for preliminary hearings, some TRO's, and proceedings taken by a live reporter.  Any hearings recorded on tape are now available as an audio file. An electronic audio copy allows the requester, at a nominal cost, to review their proceedings and determine whether or not they wish to proceed with the matter by purchasing a certified transcript.
 
Please note:  For official purposes, the circuit courts will only accept certified typed transcripts for matters it has under review.
 
The cost for an audio CD copy (per case) is as follows:
$10 for 1-2 hearings
$20 for 3-5 hearings
For 6 or more hearings, the cost will be determined prior to creating the copy.

To fulfill any requests regarding certified written transcripts or copies of the electronic record, please contact the county court reporters at (262) 896-8185 (Joyce Beauchamp) or (262) 896-8375 (Nancy Hyatt).
 
Transcript or Audio Recording Request Forms are available from the offices of the Clerk of Courts, the Juvenile Clerk, and the Register in Probate.
 
On-line information and forms regarding Transcript Requests are also available on the Waukesha County Circuit Court website at: http;//circuitcourts.waukeshacounty.gov
under Transcript Forms on the Court Commissioner page.