Wis. Admin. Code § VE 3.44 – Record of proceedings, transcripts.

(1) Record of oral proceedings. Oral proceedings in a disciplinary proceeding shall be electronically recorded unless the administrative law judge determines that a stenographic record is required.
(2) Electronic recording; copies. If an oral proceeding in a contested case is electronically recorded, a copy of the recording shall be furnished at cost to any party who requests a copy.
(3) Stenographic recording; copies.
1. (a) If a stenographic recording is made, the reporting service who records the proceeding may charge a fee for an original transcription and for copies. Fees are identified in the state operational purchasing bulletin for reporting services and fees allowed to be charged.
  Note: Purchasing bulletins may be obtained through the State Bureau of Procurement, PO Box 7867, Madison WI 53707-7867, call (800) 482-7813 or email doawispro@wisconsin.gov.
2. (b) A person who is without means and who requires a transcript for appeal or other reasonable purposes shall be furnished with a transcript without charge upon the filing of a petition of indigency signed under oath.