HRS §606-13.5
Who counts as a court reporter
This section defines three types of court reporters in Hawaii: certified, official, and private. A certified shorthand reporter is approved by the state's highest court. An official one works for the state courts, while a private one works freelance and is not a court employee.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise: "Certified shorthand reporter" means a shorthand reporter certified by the Hawaii supreme court through the Hawaii board of certified shorthand reporters. "Official court reporter" means a certified shorthand reporter employed by the courts of the State to provide court reporting services. "Private court reporter" means a certified shorthand reporter who offers services on a freelance basis and who is not employed by the courts of the State.
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