Use case
Court recordings, working copies fast
BrassTranscripts Legal transcribes hearings, arbitration sessions, and motion arguments at 1–3 minutes per hour — giving attorneys working copies for case preparation while certified court reporter transcripts handle the recordings that actually need certification for filing.
Create an accountThe AI-first / certify-as-needed workflow
Most law firms reduce transcription cost without sacrificing certification by AI-transcribing every recording for internal review and case preparation, then ordering certified court reporter transcripts only for the recordings filed with the court — AI handles volume, court reporters handle certification.
A typical mid-trial week generates 20+ hours of recorded hearings, motion arguments, and side-bar discussions. Certified transcripts for all of it costs thousands; AI transcripts for all of it cost under $50 at the 16+ files tier and arrive same-day. The certified record is reserved for the filings that require it.
What court recordings look like in transcript form
BrassTranscripts Legal output for court recordings includes speaker-labeled dialogue (judge, attorneys, witnesses) with timestamps, four format options (TXT, JSON, SRT, VTT), and automatic detection of language switches if interpreters are present.
- TXT — readable transcript with speaker labels and timestamps, suitable for case binders and AI prompt input
- JSON — full structured output with word-level timestamps for programmatic search and analysis
- SRT / VTT — subtitle formats for syncing transcripts to video recordings of hearings
What AI transcription doesn't do
BrassTranscripts Legal does not produce certified court documents. AI transcripts cannot replace certified court reporter transcripts for filings, evidentiary submissions, or any proceeding where the court requires a certified record.
For specialized terminology (medical-legal, patent law, multilingual proceedings, heavy accent or background noise), expect to review and correct working transcripts before relying on them for substantive case work. The AI handles the bulk; you handle the verification.
Use case fit check: AI transcription is the right tool for case-prep working copies, internal review, AI-assisted analysis, and discovery batches. It is the wrong tool for the certified record submitted to a court.
Bulk processing for trial prep
BrassTranscripts Legal bulk pricing makes trial-week recording volume affordable: 50 hearing recordings batch-process at $4.00 per file ($200 total), 100 at $3.50 per file ($350 total), with all files processing in parallel for same-day completion.
See Pricing for the full tier table.
Frequently asked questions
When do I still need a certified court reporter transcript?
For any recording filed with the court, entered into evidence, or required by court rule to be a certified record — order from a certified court reporter. AI transcripts cannot replace certified transcripts for those use cases. The recommended workflow: AI-transcribe everything for working copies, certify only what you actually file.
How does AI handle multilingual proceedings or interpreters?
BrassTranscripts Legal supports 99+ languages with automatic detection. For multilingual proceedings (e.g., interpreter present), the engine handles language switches but accuracy varies depending on switch frequency and speaker overlap. Spot-check the transcript against audio for any segment you intend to rely on for case work.
Can I bulk-process a full week of trial recordings?
Yes. Trial weeks generating 20+ hours of recorded hearings, motion arguments, and side-bars can be uploaded as a batch and processed in parallel. At the 16-49 file tier ($4.50 per file), 30 hearing recordings cost $135 total and complete same-day — not a meaningful budget item compared to certified transcript pricing.
Will technical legal terminology transcribe correctly?
BrassTranscripts Legal handles common legal terminology (case citations, statutory references, procedural language) at professional-grade accuracy for clear audio. For specialized domains (medical-legal, patent claims, financial methodology), expect to review and correct transcripts before relying on them for substantive case work.
How do timestamps appear in the output?
TXT output includes inline timestamps at speaker turns. JSON output includes word-level timestamps for programmatic search. SRT and VTT formats include timestamps suitable for syncing transcript text back to a video recording of the hearing or arbitration session.