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This bill amends Oklahoma state law regarding court reporting and transcript production, primarily focusing on eliminating charges for certain transcript copies. Specifically, the legislation modifies existing statutes to require that two copies of an original transcript be furnished by the court to all parties without additional charge. The bill maintains existing provisions about court reporters' responsibilities, such as creating full stenographic records of judicial proceedings and certifying transcript correctness. It preserves special provisions for criminal defendants who cannot afford transcripts, allowing them to request court-funded transcripts when preparing an appeal. The bill also clarifies language around transcript formatting, specifying requirements like page line count, typing density, and margins. An important context is that this change aims to improve access to judicial records by removing financial barriers to obtaining transcripts. The amendment will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving courts and court reporters time to prepare for the new requirements.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb230&Session=2600