Differences between Livestream, Rough Draft, and Certified Transcripts

Livestream

It is a reference to the audio feed being sent from Zoom to our transcription software
It is accessible to you, in order to ensure the transcript is being recorded accurately
Allows the Digital Reporter to provide playbacks when requested

Rough Draft Transcripts

Rough Draft Transcripts are 95% accurate and automatically available to clients ~90 minutes after the event on the Depositions by Filevine platform after the event is completed. However, they are not admissible in court and cannot be used as evidence.

Clients receive the following with a rough draft:

Full text transcript (available in PDF, doc, txt, etc.)
Video synced to audio
Access to the transcript on Depositions by Filevine's platform
And more capabilities in our platform!

Note: Previously, opposing counsel used to be emailed after the proceeding with the option to access rough drafts of their events for a fee. Now, they no longer automatically receive this option, but if opposing counsel asks about purchasing a rough draft transcript, please direct them to send their request to depositions@filevine.com.

Certified Transcripts

A certified transcript is the official transcript of the event, accompanied by a signed COTT (Certification of Oath and True Testimony) that affirms that this testimony is accurate and was taken before you, a commissioned notary public.

Certified Transcripts are 100% accurate and available to both clients and opposing counsel for a fee if they choose to order it. These transcripts are admissible in court and can be used as evidence.

Anyone who orders a certified transcript (client or opposing counsel) receive the following included in the charge:

Certified transcript admissible in court
Full text transcript (available in PDF, doc, txt, etc.)
Video synced to audio
Access to the transcript on Depositions by Filevine's platform
And more capabilities in our platform!

FAQs - Rough Draft vs. Certified Transcripts

Which type of transcript do I ask about and note down orders for?

You only need to ask about and record orders for Certified Transcripts in the Event Script. You do not need to note requests for Rough Draft transcripts.

When someone asks to order a transcript, how do I know which one they mean?

If an attorney asks to order a transcript (they might also say just "order a copy"), they almost always mean a Certified Transcript. Attorneys often aren’t aware of the Rough Draft option.

To avoid confusion, you do not need to mention Rough Draft availability unless asked, but if asked, be prepared to explain the difference between the two.

What if someone specifically asks to order a Rough Draft Transcript?

If a client asks to order a Rough Draft Transcript, you can tell them that it will automatically be available to them after the event in their Depositions by Filevine platform.

If an opposing counsel asks to order a Rough Draft Transcript, please direct them to send their request to depositions@filevine.com.