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AR SB628

To Amend The Law Concerning Court Transcript Fees; And To Increase The Transcript Fees To Which A Court Reporter Is Entitled.


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Introduced
04/04/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COURT TRANSCRIPT FEES; TO INCREASE THE TRANSCRIPT FEES TO WHICH A COURT REPORTER IS ENTITLED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill amends Arkansas law to increase the fees that court reporters can charge for transcripts of court proceedings. Specifically, the bill raises the per-page rate for the original transcript and two copies from $4.10 to $8.00, and increases the rate for additional copies from 50 cents to $1.00 per page. For photocopied evidence, the original and two copies rate increases from $1.50 to $2.50, with additional copies priced at $1.00 per page. The bill also provides that official court reporters for circuit judges maintaining a criminal docket are entitled to 150% of these standard rates when producing criminal proceeding transcripts. For indigent cases, the state will continue to pay for the original and two copies of transcripts, but now explicitly allows court reporters to charge individuals requesting additional copies at the new rates. The bill further clarifies procedures for compensation when substitute court reporters are used and ensures that in cases where the state pays for transcripts, the state must comply with court reporters' requests for deposits as outlined in existing law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (on 05/05/2025)

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