i'm in the middle of a divorce and there is no court reporter. I have to rely on what the judge can remember from the previous hearings that have all been previously proven lies from the other party. Do I hav e the right in texas to tape record those proceedings? And if so, in case of an appeal would they be admissible in an appeals court? I would really appreciate any help anyone has to offer on the matter.
2006-08-02 19:10:30 · 3 answers · asked by Lovely P 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, you cannot tape record the proceedings. But you may be able to hire a court reporter. Just because the court doesn't use one, doesn't necessarily mean you can't get your own. I have testified in more than one case where the defense had hired their own court reporter, because there was no "official" court reporter at that particular proceeding. Talk to your divorce lawyer about this as an option. The lawyer will be the one to know how to go about this in the correct way. Just keep in mind, they are probably not cheap and will be added to your bill.
2006-08-02 20:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by RJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uner the rules of court, you cannot record the proceedings on tape except when it is allowed by the judge. You can appeal your case aslong as you have valid resons.
2006-08-02 19:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not. They are not. And if a judge thinks you are doing so you will most likely end up in jail for contempt. That is what the court reporters are for.
2006-08-02 19:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by LORD Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋