UTBMS Code E110 — Transcripts
Charges for court reporter services, deposition transcripts, hearing transcripts, and trial transcripts, including charges for expedited delivery, real-time reporting, and rough draft transcripts.
schedule When This Code Is Used
When transcripts are ordered for depositions, hearings, or trial proceedings. This includes standard delivery transcripts, expedited transcripts, real-time reporting feeds, and rough draft transcripts.
warning Common Billing Violations
Ordering expedited transcripts at premium rates when standard delivery timelines are sufficient
Marking up court reporter vendor invoices rather than passing through at cost
Ordering both real-time feeds and expedited transcripts for the same proceeding without justification
Billing for video deposition transcripts alongside video recording charges without prior approval for both
timer Typical Hours
N/A (expense item). Range: $3-$5/page standard, $5-$8/page expedited, $7-$12/page real-time. Per deposition: $800-$3,000 standard, $1,500-$5,000 expedited.
flag Red Flags to Watch For
Expedited transcript charges when the transcript was not needed urgently
Transcript charges that exceed standard per-page rates for the jurisdiction
Real-time reporting charges for routine depositions that do not require immediate transcript access
Transcript vendor markups above the vendor's actual invoice amount
check_circle Best Practices for Review
Establish that standard delivery transcripts are the default unless client pre-approves expedited
Require vendor invoices as backup documentation and prohibit markups
Set per-page rate caps for transcripts based on jurisdictional market rates
Require pre-approval for real-time reporting services
link Related Codes
analytics Key Statistics
Deposition transcript costs average $3-$7 per page for standard delivery, with expedited services costing 50-100% more
Source: National Court Reporters Association, 2024
Transcript costs represent 5-10% of total disbursements in deposition-heavy litigation matters
Source: ACC Litigation Cost Benchmark Study, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UTBMS expense code E110 cover? expand_more
UTBMS expense code E110 covers Transcript charges including deposition transcripts, hearing transcripts, trial transcripts, and expedited transcript services. Transcript costs can be significant in deposition-heavy litigation.
How do you control transcript costs under E110? expand_more
Negotiate volume discounts with court reporting firms. Require standard turnaround rather than expedited delivery unless urgency is justified. Avoid ordering transcripts of proceedings where no significant testimony occurred. Share transcript costs with co-parties when possible.
What billing issues arise with transcript charges under E110? expand_more
Issues include ordering expedited transcripts without justification, failing to negotiate volume discounts on multi-deposition matters, ordering full transcripts when rough drafts or real-time feeds would suffice, and firms marking up court reporter charges instead of passing through at cost.