Plain English Breakdown
The bill summary and digest do not provide details about what happens if parties cannot agree or how it affects cases where electronic communication is not possible.
Shorthand Reporters in Court Cases
This law requires court papers to include information about discussions with the other side regarding hiring a certified shorthand reporter for their case.
What This Bill Does
- Requires meet and confer notices to specify that parties have discussed hiring a certified shorthand reporter for the hearing on the motion.
- Allows these discussions to occur through electronic communications.
Who It Names or Affects
- Lawyers and parties involved in civil actions who need to file meet and confer notices.
- Shorthand reporters who may be hired for court hearings.
Terms To Know
- meet and confer
- A requirement that both sides talk about their case before filing certain motions or papers in court.
- shorthand reporter
- Someone who writes down everything said during a court hearing using shorthand, which is then typed out for official records.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what happens if the parties do not agree on hiring a shorthand reporter.
- It's unclear how this will affect cases where electronic communication isn't possible or preferred.