# COMAR Title 16 — Department of Juvenile Services

## Subtitle 02 — Contested-Case Hearings

### Chapter 04 — Hearing Procedures

#### Regulation .15 Transcript of Proceedings.

*COMAR 16.02.04.15*

A. Recording.

  (1) A recording of the hearing shall be made at the Department's expense.

  (2) The recording need not be transcribed unless requested by a party or by the Secretary.

B. Transcription.

  (1) If a party is seeking judicial review of a final decision, that party shall request a transcript of the recording, unless a transcript already has been prepared.

  (2) If a party is excepting to or appealing from a proposed decision, that party shall request a transcript of the recording, unless a transcript already has been prepared or the Secretary waives the requirement for a transcript.

  (3) The party requesting the transcript is responsible for all costs of transcription unless, at the party's request, the Department agrees to reduce or waive those costs for good cause shown.