HRS §606-12.5
Certified court reporters can give oaths and run depositions
A certified shorthand reporter is allowed to give oaths or affirmations and to act as a deposition officer, following court rules about who can take depositions. This section only grants these powers; it does not set other rules or duties.
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The statute, as written — ‑12.5] Certified shorthand reporter; administration of oaths or affirmations
A certified shorthand reporter may administer oaths or affirmations and may perform the duties of a deposition officer pursuant to rules of court relating to persons before whom depositions may be taken.
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