HB179

Provides relative to the retention of notes and recordings of court reporters

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Louisiana HB179 sets retention periods for notes and recordings of court reporters in criminal and civil cases.

Louisiana HB179 amends existing law to specify the retention periods for notes and recordings of court reporters. In criminal cases, court reporters must retain notes and recordings indefinitely, unless the record is fully transcribed, in which case they must retain them for two years after transcription. In civil cases, court reporters must retain notes and recordings for five years after the end of the trial, or two years after they retire or leave the court's employ, whichever is longer.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

Mar 26

9:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary

History

May 11

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 60.

May 11

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 7

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.