Court reporting.
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Two Thirds
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the requirements for court reporters in California by allowing successful completion of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association to satisfy the Dictation/Transcription portion of the state licensing exam. It also extends the duration of a pilot program examining the use of remote court reporting, requiring data submission from specific counties (Los Angeles, Mendocino, San Bernardino, San Mateo, and Tulare) to the Judicial Council, and mandates a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2027. The bill is considered an urgency measure to maintain the ongoing pilot program.
Key provisions
- Allows RPR certification to satisfy the Dictation/Transcription exam requirement.
- Extends the remote court reporting pilot program's duration to July 1, 2028.
- Requires data submission from five specific counties (Los Angeles, Mendocino, San Bernardino, San Mateo, and Tulare) to the Judicial Council.
- Mandates the Judicial Council to prepare and present a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2027.
- Specifies equipment requirements for remote court reporting.
- Defines ‘remote court reporting’ as using a stenographic reporter not physically present in the courtroom.
- Establishes procedures for feedback collection from participants in the pilot program.
- Sets termination dates for the pilot program and the bill itself (January 1, 2029).
Who is affected
- Court reporters
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Primary sponsor
Committee on Judiciary
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