Transcript Designation and Ordering Form (G-120)

(For CJA Attorneys Only)

Complete items 1 through 20 on the Transcript Designation and Ordering Form G-120, {see form G-120}
(Complete only one Transcript Designation and Ordering Form for all court reporters on the case)
(Complete only one Transcript Designation and Ordering Form for all digitally recorded proceedings/Court Smart hearings)
For specific instructions on filling out the Transcript Designation and Ordering Form, {see form instructions; G-120A}
Log in to your CM/ECF account.
Electronically file the Transcript Designation and Ordering Form with the appropriate attachments; for example, CJA 24 voucher; letter of authorization, if appropriate; Court Order for sealed proceedings.

Box 13. It is acceptable to indicate “see TDO” in box 13 of the CJA 24 voucher or submit one CJA 24 voucher per court reporter/recorder with his or her corresponding dates.
Box 15. Include attorney’s signature, electronic or digital signature, printed name and date of signature. If box 15 is incomplete, a Notice of Deficiency will be issued.
Box 14. If requesting Special Authorizations in box 14 of the CJA 24 Voucher, attach a letter addressed to the assigned District Court Judge justifying the requests as an attachment to Form G-120. If requesting transcripts for purposes other than a Direct Appeal, you must attach a letter addressed to the assigned District Court Judge requesting CJA payment per box 16 of the CJA 24.
Box 22. Do not sign this box unless instructed by Court Reporting Services staff member.

Log in to your CM/ECF account.
Click on Criminal > Other Filings > Transcripts.
Enter the district court case number.
Select the appropriate case.
Select the following event: Transcript Designation and Ordering Form (G-120).
If requesting transcripts from court reporters only, select the radio button that says “Court Reporter.”
If requesting transcripts from court recorders/Court Smart hearings, select the radio button that says, “Court Smart – Digitally Recorded Proceedings.”
If requesting combined transcripts – court reporters and Court Smart hearings – submit separate Transcript Designation and Ordering Forms, one for court reporters and one for Court Smart hearings.
Appeal or non appeal - select appropriate radio button.
If appeal, enter Court of Appeal case number; next screen, select Criminal Justice Act.
If non appeal, select Criminal Justice Act.
Pay close attention to the next reminder screen in red.
Enter all dates of transcripts requested on the Transcript Designation and Ordering Form.
Attach the PDF of the Transcript Designation and Ordering Form with all appropriate attachments; CJA 24 voucher, letter of authorization, Court Order for sealed transcripts.