House Bill No. [insert number] amends R.S. 13:961(F)(1)(o) to modify the transcription fees for the Thirty-Sixth Judicial District. The bill allows a majority of the judges in the district to determine the fee paid to court reporters for transcribing each page of testimony in all cases. The previous stipulation that the fee could not be less than $1.50 and not exceed $2.75 per thirty-one-line page has been removed, along with the limit on the fee for copies of transcribed testimony, which was previously capped at $0.25.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any changes to court costs or fees will only take effect upon a recommendation from the Judicial Council, ensuring that no fees can be imposed or collected without their approval. This legislative change aims to provide flexibility in setting transcription fees while maintaining oversight by the Judicial Council.

Statutes affected:
HB49 Original: 13:961(F)(1)
HB49 Engrossed: 13:961(F)(1)
HB49 Enrolled: 13:961(F)(1)
HB49 Act : 13:961(F)(1)