HRS §606-13.6
Rules for private court reporter contracts
This section bans long-term contracts for private court reporting services that are not tied to a specific case. It allows reporters to negotiate or bid reasonable fees for each case, as long as the fees are the same for all parties. Violating this rule can lead to professional discipline or loss of license.
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The statute, as written — Private court reporters; contracts
(a) Any contract for private court reporting services, not related to a particular case or reporting incident, shall be prohibited between a private court reporter or any other person with whom a private court reporter has a principal and agency relationship, and any attorney, party to an action, party having a financial interest in an action, or any entity providing the services of a certified shorthand reporter. Negotiating or bidding reasonable fees, equal to all parties, on a case-by-case basis may not be prohibited. (b) Violation of this section shall be grounds for discipline, censure, or suspension or revocation of licensure.
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