What signifies the beginning of a new volume of a transcript?

The beginning of a new volume of a transcript is indicated by the start of each day's proceedings. This practice helps delineate the content chronologically, ensuring that the record reflects the specific activities or testimonies that took place on a given day. It assists both the court reporters and users of the transcripts in organizing and referencing the material effectively. Each day may encompass different subjects or witness statements, which benefits from being compartmentalized into separate volumes.

Other aspects, such as having a new title for each volume or the requirement of separate binding, do not necessarily define the commencement of a new volume specifically related to the proceedings of the court. While summaries can be helpful for continuity, they are not a standardized requirement for initiating a new volume. The clear demarcation that comes with daily proceedings is a widely accepted standard in legal transcript formatting and organization.