The bill amends Sections 8-5-5 and 8-10-37 of the General Laws concerning court reporters and electronic court reporters in superior, family, district courts, and traffic tribunals. It establishes that court reporters must report proceedings either stenographically or electronically and outlines the process for transcribing reports upon request. The bill increases the compensation for court reporters, raising the maximum fee for original transcripts from three dollars ($3.00) to three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) per page, and for copies from one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to two dollars ($2.00) per page.

Additionally, the bill maintains the provision that if electronic recordings are made, the designated person may reproduce the recording instead of creating a transcript, with a fee of ten dollars ($10.00) per cassette for reproduction. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6159: 8-5-5, 8-10-37