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ATKINSON-BAKER, INC.
TRANSCRIPTIONIST GUIDELINES
Last Revised: March 19, 2015
ATKINSON-BAKER, INC. ● 800.288.3376 ● FAX: 800.925.5910 ● E-MAIL: ABI@DEPO.COM
NATIONAL OFFICE: 500 NORTH BRAND BOULEVARD, THIRD FLOOR, GLENDALE, CA 91203-4725 ● 818.551.7300
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ATKINSON-BAKER, INC.
TRANSCRIPTIONIST GUIDELINES
COMPLETED JOBS
WHAT IS NEEDED
There are several items to include when turning in a job. These are necessary for the job to be
quickly processed and sent to the client.
1. An Atkinson-Baker worksheet completely filled out (if you normally enclose an invoice,
submit your invoice with the worksheet).
2. Signed transcriptionist certificates for the original and one copy (or as instructed when
you are given the job; if no instruction was given, two certificates are needed).
3. An email of the transcript(s) as an attachment (not in the body of the email) to
litsupport@depo.com with the ABI file number in the subject line.
4. The original audio/video media/materials you were sent to do the transcription job.
LIST OF ATKINSON-BAKER, INC.
GENERAL GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
Please read and be familiar with the following:
1) JOBS ARE GIVEN TO YOU DIRECTLY Do not give the job away to another
transcriptionist after we’ve given it to you. ABI is subcontracting with you, not another
transcriptionist. If there is any problem completing the job on time, please let us know, and
we will work out a solution.
2) TURNAROUND TIME The regular turnaround time for ABI is to get the job delivered to
the client within ten business days from the job date. We guarantee this delivery time. In
order for us to accomplish this, the transcriptionist must get the job turned in by the eighth
business day from the job date. This includes signed certificates, the electronic transcript, and
the original media provided to do the transcription.
If you plan to go on vacation, please make sure all jobs are turned in before you leave.
If the transcriptionist is late getting a job to our office, we may need to quickly ship or
messenger the job to the client at the transcriptionist’s expense in order to get the job
delivered on time. Please contact the Transcription Coordinator at 800-862-0562 if there is
any type of delay.
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3) EXPEDITES An expedite is a rush job which has a definite delivery date. It is one that has
been requested by the client sooner than our usual ten-day turnaround and the client is paying
more money to get the job early, so we need to get it delivered as early as possible in the day.
All expedites must be turned in to the office by 9:30 a.m. the day they need to ship in order
for us to get the job to the client in the desired time. If we are messengering the job to a
location near our office, it can be turned in the same day it is due. If we are sending it
overnight via UPS, it needs to be turned in the day before it is due to the client.
4) EXTRA COSTS Transcriptionists are responsible for costs incurred in getting the
transcripts delivered to our office. This includes expedited jobs.
5) TRANSCRIPT FORMAT (Note: Additional information about format and examples are
included in this pack.)
a) Transcripts must be turned in electronically in one of the following formats:
i) ASCII (plain text or “*.txt” format). This is the preferred file format. If you do not
have the software on your computer to make a plain text file, such as Microsoft
Notepad or Wordpad, you can use Textpad (www.textpad.com). Do not make the
file in another program, such as Microsoft Word, and then copy into a plain text
program, as this often changes the formatting and/or adds strange symbols to the
file when it is printed.
ii) Microsoft Word document (saved as plain text or “*.txt” format).
(IMPORTANT: When adding spaces, no matter the file type, do not use the tab key—
only the space bar.)
b) Double-space the lines of the transcript.
c) 25 lines per page and no less than 56 characters per line. Set the right-hand margin at
55/56, no more and no less (count characters from left to right up to 55/56 and don’t
go over that line). If you don’t know how to add line or page numbers to a plain text
file, do not attempt to do so; ABI can handle this part of the formatting for you.
If you are creating the file in Microsoft Word, again, a reminder: do not use the tab
key to add spaces, even between the start of the text and the line numbers. Also, do
not use Microsoft Word’s formatting functions to add line numbers or double-space
the document. This must be done manually or we cannot properly format the file for
printing when we receive it.
d) The job should have:
i) A cover page (page 1). A cover sheet with the information on the contents of the
transcript and Atkinson-Baker’s info. Oftentimes the client tells ABI what type of
proceeding it is in their correspondence, or the audio file name, and oftentimes if
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it is a hearing, meeting of creditors, etc, the “moderator” will state what it is by
their introduction. If neither of these occurs, it’s more difficult, but you can get a
rough idea from the audio. If the transcriber can’t tell and the client did not
provide enough information, check with the Atkinson-Baker Transcription
Coordinator (call: 800-862-0562) for clarification.
If the job is for a client with a specific type of format, or if we have a caption, that
format should be used; otherwise, the transcriptionist may do a cover like the
samples included in this pack
In addition to the information about the case/matter and witness(es), this should
include Atkinson-Baker’s name, website address, phone number, and file number
(job number issued by ABI) correct on the bottom of page 1. It should read like
this:
ATKINSON-BAKER, INC.
COURT REPORTERS
www.depo.com
800-288-3376
File No.: _______
ii) An appearance page (page 2) if the speakers are identified by the client when the
audio files are given to ABI or if stated on the record. There is no need for an
exhibit page.
iii) If transcription format, the body of the transcription (page 3).
iv) If in Q&A format, an index page (page 3) and then the body of the transcription
(page 4).
v) A transcriber’s certificate (on its own page at the end of the transcript, as the last
page of the document). Sign under the penalty of perjury where the client is from
(where the job came from) or where the venue/where the case was filed. For
example:
(1) The job took place in California and it is a California case, so it should be
signed under the State of California.
(2) If the job was from Illinois but the case was filed in California then it
should be signed under penalty of perjury under the State of California.
(3) If the job was from California, but it is a transcription of 9-1-1 call and
isn’t part of a case, then it should be signed under the State of California.
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(4) If the job and client was from Texas but there was no case filed in the
courts and it was not an arbitration, then it should be signed under the
State of Texas.
e) Do not do the job in all capital letters. Use both upper and lower case.
f) For the testimony of depositions, hearings that involve questioning, arbitrations,
examinations, statements under oath, interviews, or other similar proceedings, the
transcriber should use standard Q&A format (each question and answer beginning on
its own line, and each question and answer to begin at the left-hand margin, with no
more than five spaces from the Q and A to the text). Q&A format jobs also require an
index page (see example attached to this policy).
“Q” should start on the 8th space from the left margin, and text should begin on the
10th space from the left margin. Carry-over text starts at the left-hand margin.
g) For testimony such as classroom lectures, 911 calls, something involving multiple
speakers such as city council meetings, etc, the format should not be Q&A, but
should name the individual speakers. There is no index page. This is usually referred
to as “transcription format” or “colloquy format”.
Colloquy starts on the 10th space from the left-hand margin. Text should begin no
more than two spaces after the colon following the speaker ID.
h) No unnecessary text should be included. For example, describing what the word
sounds like if you can’t really hear it on the audio, or lines describing an interpreter
interpreting attorney questions into the witness’s language, or the witness giving their
answer in another language to an interpreter, do not belong in any transcription.
6) SPACING OF LINES There is one point concerning transcripts which has come up with
some clients that should be mentioned. It concerns the spacing of lines on the transcript.
While there is no particular regulation on this point, from time to time it has occurred that
new lines were started unnecessarily in a transcript. See example below.
EXAMPLE:
MR. GOLDSTEIN: “Okay.
Then you said it should be where?”
In the above example, there is no new paragraph needed after the word “Okay.” This may not
seem to be a big point to mention, but some clients have objected to it, as a transcript with
several of the above entries or unnecessary paragraphing could add several pages to the
transcript, increasing the bill needlessly.
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It is our intention and desire to produce an outstanding product with excellent, remarkable
service to our clients which they will remember. Attention to this detail contributes to that
end. If our client remembers the excellent service, you would, of course, be in high demand
by that client in the future.
7) HEADERS & FOOTERS Please do not use your name or the name of an agency on the
transcript as a header or footer.
8) TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH THE AUDIO PROVIDED If there are any problems with
the audio media you were provided, inform the Transcription Coordinator right away (call:
800-862-0562). For example: “It cuts off for three minutes, then continues. What do I do?”
9) ERRORS It is the responsibility of the transcriptionist to provide excellent service to the
client. If the client makes a complaint that the transcriptionist made mistakes in the
transcription, the transcriptionist is first given the option to review and correct or disagree
with it. If the errors are numerous and/or an agreement cannot be reached about the
corrections and the client wants reimbursement, the transcriptionist is responsible for this.
This includes, but is not limited to, a transcript with too many inaudibles listed that can
actually be heard, excessive lateness delivering the transcript, etc. The transcriptionist would
be contacted and would, of course, need to agree that it was their mistake before anything
would be taken out of their pay.
10) LATE JOBS Transcriptionists with late jobs (the transcript, email, and/or original media
were not turned in within eight working days) may be kept off Calendar until they are caught
up. This is to help the transcriptionist pace workload and to quickly deliver to the client.
11) RATES The Transcription Coordinator will give you the rates for the job at the time they
contact you. For transcriptions, page rate ranges from $2.00 to $2.50 per page with a $50.00
minimum. Rates are subject to change at any time. If you have any questions or send us any
queries regarding the job, always put our file number (the job number) on your invoice or
email. Turning in a clear and detailed worksheet and invoice ensures your pay is taken care
of properly.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the current marketplace, there are times when we need to
discount our rates in order to get and/or keep clients. Sometimes part of this discount
has to be passed to the transcriptionist. In most cases it would not be more than 10% of
your current rate. We will do our best to notify you prior to your taking the jobs, but it
is your responsibility to ask what you will be paid for each job.
12) PAYDAYS Pay days are every other week, about 30 days after the job is turned in. Late
transcripts will be paid on the following pay period, about 45 days after the job is turned in.
The transcriptionist is paid for copy orders on the next payday after ABI is paid by the client.
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13) BILLING ERRORS/QUERIES If you believe you have been paid incorrectly, please
contact us immediately after receiving your pay statement. We cannot re-bill a client for
additional charges months after the bill has been paid. Call and ask for the individual in
charge of Reporter Pay Queries.
TRANSCRIPTIONIST CERTIFICATES
Please turn in enough transcriptionist certificates (signed and dated) with each job to cover the
original and one copy per witness. We do not keep any on file in the office, nor do we sign for
you. The original and all copies of the transcript are to have the Transcriptionist’s Certificate,
with your original signature on it, attached to the end of the transcript. This certificate has a
consecutive page number.
The transcriptionist’s certificates which we use have been specifically designed and worded to
comply with the requirements for certification of transcripts. Check over the certificates you’re
using carefully to ensure that the wording matches our example included in this pack.
Occasionally we get copy orders after the original job has shipped. Even though we do have the
job archived at our office, if the client is requesting a hard copy, we require the transcriptionist to
send us a certificate for it. If this happens, you will be contacted to mail us a certificate. Please
send copy order certificates to us within no more than three business days of the client’s request.
PROOFREADING AND CHECKING FOR ERRORS
ON YOUR TRANSCRIPTS
(THIS MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO TURNING IN EVERY JOB)
Thorough and careful proofreading is the key to success as a transcriptionist. Don’t forget that
attorneys, judges, and similar professional individuals read these transcripts, and the transcripts
affect legal cases.
There are several stages to the proofreading step. If any of these are skipped or glossed over and
not done thoroughly, the transcript can end up with errors.
1. Run spell check and fix any errors found.
2. The transcriptionist should ALWAYS proofread his/her own work. While it can be
proofread on a computer, it is better if the transcript is printed on paper for proofreading.
It is much too easy to miss errors on the screen, things which would be caught if it were
proofread on paper. Do this in a quiet place, where there are no distractions.
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3. Do not “look over” a transcript. Proofread it word for word, with full attention on each
word and punctuation mark.
4. Look up any words you do not know, so that you can ensure that the correct words are in
the transcript. If you don’t know the meaning of the word, how can you be sure it is the
right word?
5. If it is noticed that the mind has wandered while proofreading, back up to the point where
one was paying attention, look up any misunderstood word, and reread the section.
6. The audio needs to be transcribed verbatim. If the audio includes a slang term or
background conversations, it is to be included unless instructed otherwise when given the
assignment. For example, if the audio says the word doing but the “g” is dropped—
“doin’” —it should be spelled accordingly.
7. Do not proofread while tired.
8. Do not proofread with a TV or radio on or other stimuli which might cause you to miss
things.
9. Proofread for context, as well as grammar and punctuation. Any errors spotted should be
marked on the rough draft in red pen. If you find that you are missing things using this
method, cut back the gradient and read the transcript once for context, correct speakers,
and correct words, and then proofread a second time with attention on grammar,
punctuation, spelling and format. If this option is chosen, the transcriptionist can do the
proofreading for context, correct speakers, and correct words, and then have an
experienced, literate proofreader read for grammar, punctuation, spelling and format.
10. When proofreading the transcript, check each name you come across against any
information the client provided (if applicable) to ensure that the spellings are correct.
11. Any needed corrections are made with a red pen on the printed rough draft transcript.
The page should be circled, so that it is easily seen by the person making the corrections.
A circle or line should be drawn through the line number where the correction is to be
made. This makes it easy to be located. Then the incorrect word should have a line drawn
through it and above that the correct word should be clearly written in. All of this needs
to be neat and easily read, so as to avoid any misduplication by the person putting the
correction onto the computer file. Editors are not necessarily trained proofreaders and
probably don’t read minds, so proofreading marks must be clear.
12. The final draft is compared with the rough draft to make sure all corrections indicated on
the rough draft were actually put onto the computer file and that none were overlooked.
The more corrections to be made, the larger the chance there is for some to be missed.
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When doing this step, be sure to look at EVERY page. By following the instructions
above, any that require corrections should be easy to spot.
13. If Q&A format, check the indexed line and page numbers on the index to make sure that
they have not changed since the corrections were done.
14. Use the internet to locate information.
It is the transcriptionist’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the transcript. Completion of
the above steps will ensure a professional product: a precisely accurate transcript of the
proceedings. Failure to do so is a gross neglect of a transcriptionist’s professional responsibility.
We do not proofread transcripts; however, each transcript is spot checked according to the
following points. Part of your proofreading routine for each job should include this checklist.
We are counting on you to do a thorough proofreading job and to ensure that each of these points
is included in your proofreading.
1. If the information was provided, is the venue (court in which the job is taken) correct on
page 1?
2. Does the caption on the transcript match the caption provided by the client? Are the
spellings correct?
a. If there is one Plaintiff, does it say “Plaintiff,” not “Plaintiffs”?
b. If there is more than one Defendant, does it say “Defendants,” not “Defendant”?
c. On a Workers’ Comp case, are the parties listed as “Applicant” and “Defendant,”
not “Plaintiff” and “Defendant,” or some other combination?
3. If applicable and provided by the client, is the case number on page 1 correct?
4. Is the witness’s name spelled correctly on page 1?
5. Is the city and state where the job took place (if known) correct on page 1 and on the top
of the first page where the body of the transcription starts?
6. Is the date the audio was recorded on page 1 and on the top of the first page where the
body of the transcription starts correct? Is the day of the week correct? Is the year
correct?
7. Is Atkinson-Baker’s name, website address, phone number, and file number (job number
issued by ABI) correct on page 1? It should read like this:
ATKINSON-BAKER, INC.
COURT REPORTERS
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www.depo.com
800-288-3376
File No.: _______
8. Are the names spelled correctly on the appearance page? If applicable, are they shown as
representing the correct party?
9. If applicable, are the addresses on the appearance page correct?
10. Are the interpreter and others present listed on the appearance page?
11. Are the page numbers on the index page correct? Check this after corrections have been
made after proofreading, as line numbers will change when corrections have been made.
12. Are the descriptions and page/line numbers referenced on the index page correct?
13. Is the ending time (if known) noted at the end of the transcript?
14. Did you run a spell check to catch all typos and misspellings?
15. Are the speakers’ names spelled correctly throughout the transcript? Were you consistent
in how you spelled each name?
16. Did you get spellings on all proper names, and did you verify that they are spelled
correctly in the transcript?
17. Are there enough certificates (one for each copy and the original)?
a. Are they the correct certificates?
b. Is all information on the certificates correct?
c. Are all certificates signed and dated?
18. Is the worksheet completely filled out? Everything should be filled out clearly by the
transcriptionist.
19. Did you turn in an electronic copy of the transcript by email? Did you look at it to ensure
it is correctly formatted and that the entire file is there?
After this point, example transcription pages are included for your reference. If you have any
questions, do not hesitate to contact the Transcription Coordinator at 800-862-0562.
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SAMPLE TRANSCRIPTION JOB COVER PAGE
(Without Caption)
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AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION OF CONTINUED FIRST MEETING OF
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CREDITORS
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JONATHAN M. SMITH
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CASE NO. 6:10 -bk-30283-CD
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NOVEMBER 22, 2010
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ATKINSON-BAKER, INC.
COURT REPORTERS
(800) 288-3376
www.depo.com
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TRANSCRIBED BY: TIMOTHY ROBERT DUVAL
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SAMPLE TRANSCRIPTION JOB COVER PAGE
(Without Caption) – 2nd Sample
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TAPE 1, SIDE A
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION OF THE INTERVIEW OF
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EDWARD JONES
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DECEMBER 5, 2006
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ATKINSON-BAKER, INC.
COURT REPORTERS
(800) 288-3376
www.depo.com
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TRANSCRIBED BY: TIMOTHY ROBERT DUVAL
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SAMPLE TRANSCRIPTION JOB COVER PAGE
(With Caption)
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
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CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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In re EDGE MANUFACTURING, INC.,
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Debtor.
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TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO RECORDING
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FIRST CREDITORS' MEETING
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RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
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ATKINSON-BAKER, INC.
COURT REPORTERS
(800) 288-3376
www.depo.com
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SAMPLE TRANSCRIPTION JOB COVER PAGE
(With Caption) – 2nd Sample
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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MARY SUE HOOLE, ET AL.,
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Case No. RCV 10747
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TAPE 1, SIDE A
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION OF THE INTERVIEW OF
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COURT REPORTERS
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SAMPLE APPEARANCE PAGE
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A P P E A R A N C E S
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THOMAS TRENTON
Office of the United States Trustee
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JONATHAN M. SMITH
Debtor
HECTOR GONZALEZ
Debtor's Witness
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ANTHONY JONES
Debtor's Counsel
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A L S O
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SANDRA A. SALVADOR,
Spanish Interpreter
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SAMPLE Q&A JOB INDEX PAGE
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OPENING BY MR. FEUERSTEIN
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WITNESS EXAMINATION: MR. DENNIS GHIBAUDO
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SAMPLE TESTIMONY PAGE (Q&A FORMAT)
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MR. TRENTON: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
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Welcome to the continued First Meeting of Creditors in the case
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of Jonathan M. Smith, case number 6:10 -bk-30283-CD. This
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Meeting of Creditors is conducted by the Office of t he U.S.
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Trustee by Sandra P. Averson. My name is Thomas Trenton.
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If you have a question to ask or a statement to make, the very
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first time will you please identify yourself and who you
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represent so that the recording will clear ly and accurately
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reflect who is speaking at all times. Mr. Smith, will you raise
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your right hand, please? Do you swear the statements you are
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about to make are the truth, the whole trust, and nothing but
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the truth, so help you God?
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MR. SMITH: Yes.
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EXAMINATION
BY MR. TRENTON:
Q. Would you state your name and spell your name?
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A. Jonathan M. Smith. J -O-N-A-T-H-A-N S-M-I-T-H.
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Q. And your current address?
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A. I’m renting a room at 321 Main Street in Glendale.
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Q. Thank you. Do you know who owns that property on
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Main Street?
MS. FITZGERALD: This is Alexandra Fitzgerald ,
counsel for Mr. Smith. Objection. Relevance.
MR. TRENTON: Fair enough.
Q. Could you tell me, Mr. Smith, how long you have
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SAMPLE TESTIMONY PAGE (TRANSCRIPTION FORMAT)
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RANGER LOBER: We can totally just let , let
him get it.
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RANGER MITREA: Okay.
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BRIAN HAMBLIN: Yeah. Yeah. I'll get it for
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you.
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RANGER LOBER: (Unintelligible).
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BRIAN HAMBLIN: Yeah, no, I, you can check my
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pockets and anything. Yeah. Can I get my keys and
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look in the, I think it might be in, let me --
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RANGER LOBER: Do you think it might be
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BRIAN HAMBLIN: Yeah, can I, can I --
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RANGER LOBER: I'll get your keys out of
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the (unintelligible).
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BRIAN HAMBLIN: Okay.
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RANGER MITREA: All right. Go ahead and we'll
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step back again, wait until the, let us get the trunk
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open, okay?
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BRIAN HAMBLIN: Yeah.
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RANGER LOBER: Sir, do you feel the effects
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of the medication that you're taking?
BRIAN HAMBLIN: Yeah. Yeah. I'm, I'm not a
drinker, you know?
RANGER LOBER: Okay. So you, how, how are
the medications making you feel right now?
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SAMPLE TESTIMONY PAGE (TRANSCRIPTION FORMAT)
2nd Sample
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 5, 2006
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EXAMINATION
MR. MARKHAM: We are here today to interview you in
regards to the event that happened in 2001.
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What is your name?
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MR. JONES: My name is Edward Jones. How long are we
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going to be here?
MR. MARKHAM: We’ll get through this as fast as we
possibly can.
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MS. SALAS: Excuse me. I have to get some water.
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MR. MARKHAM: What is your position?
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MR. JONES: I am a correctional officer.
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MR. MARKHAM: Okay.
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MR. JONES: I haven’t always worked for this facility,
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but I’ve been doing this for many year s. I’ll answer your
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questions about the incident as best I can.
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MR. MARKHAM: We appreciate that.
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MS. SALAS: Excuse me, you say you haven’t always
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been at this facility? You were at the time of the incident,
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MR. JONES: Yeah.
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isn’t about your work history, Mr. Jones, just your connection
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SAMPLE TRANSCRIPTION WITH INTERPRETER
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S O N Y A E L L A S A A V E D R A,
I N T E R P R E T E R, having been duly sworn by the
Notary Public, interprets as follows:
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P A U L A A. M O N T O Y A, 123 East Weston Avenue,
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Rahway, New Jersey, having been duly sworn by the
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Notary Public, testified through the interpreter as
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EXAMINATION BY MR. CARLSON:
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Q.
My name is Christopher Carlson. I'm an
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attorney with Johnston & Warner, and I represent the
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Defendants in this case.
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We are here today, ma'am, to take your
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deposition, and that deposition arises out of an
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incident that took place on May 28, 2007.
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Have you ever appeared for a deposition
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No.
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I know you had an opportunity to confer
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instructions about the deposition.
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Okay.
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That's simply to be sure we understand
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each other and you know where we're going.
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attorney or party nor financially interested in this action.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the
state of California that the foregoing is true and co rrect.
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