The bill amends Section 106.4 of Title 20 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the responsibilities and procedures for court reporters. Key updates include the clarification that court reporters must provide full reporting of judicial proceedings using various methods, while also specifying that reliance solely on steno-masks for certification is not permitted. Additionally, the bill allows for electronic recording of proceedings in the absence of a court reporter and stipulates that if an official transcript is requested, it must be prepared by the official court reporter or an approved freelance reporter.

Significantly, the bill eliminates the charge for certain transcripts, stating that a certified copy of an original transcript will be provided to all parties without additional fees. It also outlines the responsibilities of the court reporter regarding the transcription and certification of proceedings, as well as the payment structure for transcript preparation. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 20-106.4