California AB882 allows courts to use electronic recording for civil proceedings when litigants cannot afford private court reporters.

California AB882 permits courts to use electronic recording for civil proceedings when litigants cannot afford private court reporters. This applies unless the court has sufficient official reporters or pro tempore reporters available. The court must make reasonable efforts to hire additional reporters and notify the public about job openings. Transcripts from electronic recordings must mark inaudible or unintelligible sections. This provision does not apply to juvenile, criminal, or certain civil commitment proceedings. The Judicial Council will develop official forms for these recordings.

California AB882 allows courts to use electronic recording for civil proceedings when litigants cannot afford private court reporters.

California AB882 permits courts to use electronic recording for civil proceedings when litigants cannot afford private court reporters. This applies unless the court has sufficient official reporters or pro tempore reporters available. The court must make reasonable efforts to hire additional reporters and notify the public about job openings. Transcripts from electronic recordings must mark inaudible or unintelligible sections. This provision does not apply to juvenile, criminal, or certain civil commitment proceedings. The Judicial Council will develop official forms for these recordings.