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1-Amended IN Senate June 21, 2019 Amended IN Assembly March 25, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1385Introduced by Assembly Member SantiagoFebruary 22, 2019 An act to amend Section Sections 69950 and 69951 of, and to add and repeal Section 69950.5 of, and to repeal and add Section 69950 of, the Government Code, relating to court reporting.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1385, as amended, Santiago. Court reporter fees.Existing law requires a fee for the transcription for an original ribbon or printed copy of a court transcript to be $0.85 for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original to be $0.15 for each 100 words. Existing law also requires a fee for the first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original to be $0.20 for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, to be $0.15 for each 100 words.This bill, commencing July 1, 2020, would incrementally increase those fees, as specified, and would set the fees, as of January 1, 2023, at fees to $1.13 for each 100 words for the original printed copy, $0.26 for each 100 words for the first copy not simultaneously purchased with the original, and $0.20 for each 100 words for all copies after the original or first copy when multiple copies are simultaneously purchased. The bill, on or before January 1, 2022, would require the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California.Existing law authorizes the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in civil cases. This bill would authorize the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in all cases.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts are currently paid under a dual compensation structure in which the base salary of the court reporter is supplemented by income from preparing required transcripts and providing other required transcription services.(b) The dual compensation structure protects the state from bearing the full cost of transcript preparation and other transcription services and avoids the resulting consequences of overtime liability related to those services.(c) The fees for original transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore have not been adjusted in 28 years, and fees for copies purchased at the same time as the original transcript have only increased once in 105 years.(d) In order to ensure full and fair compensation of official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the court, and in order to attract and retain official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts that have sufficient skills and competence to serve the needs of the justice system, it is imperative that the system of dual compensation provide sufficient payment for transcription services.(e) Therefore, it is necessary to revise the fees for transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore.SEC. 2.Section 69950 of the Government Code is repealed.SEC. 3.Section 69950 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950.(a)The fee for transcription of the original printed copy shall be as follows:(1)Until July 1, 2020, eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words.(2)From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, ninety-three cents ($0.93) for each 100 words.(3)From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, one dollar and three cents ($1.03) for each 100 words.(4)On and after January 1, 2023, one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words.(b)The fee for the first copy to a court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be as follows:(1)Until July 1, 2020, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2)From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, twenty-one cents ($0.21) for each 100 words.(3)From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, twenty-three cents ($0.23) for each 100 words.(4)On and after January 1, 2023, twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words.(c)When multiple copies are simultaneously purchased, all copies after the original or first copy shall be charged as follows:(1)Until July 1, 2020, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(2)From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, sixteen cents ($0.16) for each 100 words.(3)From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, eighteen cents ($0.18) for each 100 words.(4)On and after January 1, 2023, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(d)Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.SEC. 2. Section 69950 of the Government Code is amended to read:69950. (a) The Until July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply:(1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b)(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b) On and after July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply: (1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), subdivision (a), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.SEC. 4.SEC. 3. Section 69950.5 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2022, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, the Court Reporters Board of California, and relevant labor unions.(b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.(2) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 5.SEC. 4. Section 69951 of the Government Code is amended to read:69951. For transcription, the reporter may charge an additional 50 percent for special daily copy service.
1+Amended IN Assembly March 25, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1385Introduced by Assembly Member SantiagoFebruary 22, 2019 An act to amend Section 13907 of Section 69951 of, to add and repeal Section 69950.5 of, and to repeal and add Section 69950 of, the Government Code, relating to victim compensation. court reporting.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1385, as amended, Santiago. Victim compensation. Court reporter fees.Existing law requires a fee for the transcription for an original ribbon or printed copy of a court transcript to be $0.85 for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original to be $0.15 for each 100 words. Existing law also requires a fee for the first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original to be $0.20 for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, to be $0.15 for each 100 words.This bill, commencing July 1, 2020, would incrementally increase those fees, as specified, and would set the fees, as of January 1, 2023, at $1.13 for each 100 words for the original printed copy, $0.26 for each 100 words for the first copy not simultaneously purchased with the original, and $0.20 for each 100 words for all copies after the original or first copy when multiple copies are simultaneously purchased. The bill, on or before January 1, 2022, would require the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California.Existing law authorizes the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in civil cases. This bill would authorize the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in all cases.Existing law generally provides for the compensation of victims and derivative victims of specified types of crimes by the California Victim Compensation Board which is within the Government Operations Agency. Existing law specifies that an act of a majority of the board, when in session as a board, is the act of the board. Existing law also specifies that any investigation, inquiry, or hearing that the board has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or held by or before any member designated for the purpose by the board.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts are currently paid under a dual compensation structure in which the base salary of the court reporter is supplemented by income from preparing required transcripts and providing other required transcription services.(b) The dual compensation structure protects the state from bearing the full cost of transcript preparation and other transcription services and avoids the resulting consequences of overtime liability related to those services.(c) The fees for original transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore have not been adjusted in 28 years, and fees for copies purchased at the same time as the original transcript have only increased once in 105 years.(d) In order to ensure full and fair compensation of official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the court, and in order to attract and retain official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts that have sufficient skills and competence to serve the needs of the justice system, it is imperative that the system of dual compensation provide sufficient payment for transcription services.(e) Therefore, it is necessary to revise the fees for transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore.SEC. 2. Section 69950 of the Government Code is repealed.69950.(a)The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b)The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(c)Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.SEC. 3. Section 69950 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950. (a) The fee for transcription of the original printed copy shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, ninety-three cents ($0.93) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, one dollar and three cents ($1.03) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words.(b) The fee for the first copy to a court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, twenty-one cents ($0.21) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, twenty-three cents ($0.23) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words.(c) When multiple copies are simultaneously purchased, all copies after the original or first copy shall be charged as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, sixteen cents ($0.16) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, eighteen cents ($0.18) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.SEC. 4. Section 69950.5 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2022, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, the Court Reporters Board of California, and relevant labor unions.(b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.(2) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 5. Section 69951 of the Government Code is amended to read:69951. For transcription, in civil cases, the reporter may charge an additional 50 percent for special daily copy service.SECTION 1.Section 13907 of the Government Code is amended to read:13907.The act of a majority of the board, when in session as a board, is the act of the board. Any investigation, inquiry, or hearing that the board has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or held by or before any member designated for the purpose by the board.
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3- Amended IN Senate June 21, 2019 Amended IN Assembly March 25, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1385Introduced by Assembly Member SantiagoFebruary 22, 2019 An act to amend Section Sections 69950 and 69951 of, and to add and repeal Section 69950.5 of, and to repeal and add Section 69950 of, the Government Code, relating to court reporting.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1385, as amended, Santiago. Court reporter fees.Existing law requires a fee for the transcription for an original ribbon or printed copy of a court transcript to be $0.85 for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original to be $0.15 for each 100 words. Existing law also requires a fee for the first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original to be $0.20 for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, to be $0.15 for each 100 words.This bill, commencing July 1, 2020, would incrementally increase those fees, as specified, and would set the fees, as of January 1, 2023, at fees to $1.13 for each 100 words for the original printed copy, $0.26 for each 100 words for the first copy not simultaneously purchased with the original, and $0.20 for each 100 words for all copies after the original or first copy when multiple copies are simultaneously purchased. The bill, on or before January 1, 2022, would require the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California.Existing law authorizes the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in civil cases. This bill would authorize the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in all cases.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
3+ Amended IN Assembly March 25, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1385Introduced by Assembly Member SantiagoFebruary 22, 2019 An act to amend Section 13907 of Section 69951 of, to add and repeal Section 69950.5 of, and to repeal and add Section 69950 of, the Government Code, relating to victim compensation. court reporting.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1385, as amended, Santiago. Victim compensation. Court reporter fees.Existing law requires a fee for the transcription for an original ribbon or printed copy of a court transcript to be $0.85 for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original to be $0.15 for each 100 words. Existing law also requires a fee for the first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original to be $0.20 for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, to be $0.15 for each 100 words.This bill, commencing July 1, 2020, would incrementally increase those fees, as specified, and would set the fees, as of January 1, 2023, at $1.13 for each 100 words for the original printed copy, $0.26 for each 100 words for the first copy not simultaneously purchased with the original, and $0.20 for each 100 words for all copies after the original or first copy when multiple copies are simultaneously purchased. The bill, on or before January 1, 2022, would require the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California.Existing law authorizes the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in civil cases. This bill would authorize the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in all cases.Existing law generally provides for the compensation of victims and derivative victims of specified types of crimes by the California Victim Compensation Board which is within the Government Operations Agency. Existing law specifies that an act of a majority of the board, when in session as a board, is the act of the board. Existing law also specifies that any investigation, inquiry, or hearing that the board has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or held by or before any member designated for the purpose by the board.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO
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27-Existing law requires a fee for the transcription for an original ribbon or printed copy of a court transcript to be $0.85 for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original to be $0.15 for each 100 words. Existing law also requires a fee for the first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original to be $0.20 for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, to be $0.15 for each 100 words.This bill, commencing July 1, 2020, would incrementally increase those fees, as specified, and would set the fees, as of January 1, 2023, at fees to $1.13 for each 100 words for the original printed copy, $0.26 for each 100 words for the first copy not simultaneously purchased with the original, and $0.20 for each 100 words for all copies after the original or first copy when multiple copies are simultaneously purchased. The bill, on or before January 1, 2022, would require the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California.Existing law authorizes the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in civil cases. This bill would authorize the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in all cases.
26+Existing law requires a fee for the transcription for an original ribbon or printed copy of a court transcript to be $0.85 for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original to be $0.15 for each 100 words. Existing law also requires a fee for the first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original to be $0.20 for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, to be $0.15 for each 100 words.This bill, commencing July 1, 2020, would incrementally increase those fees, as specified, and would set the fees, as of January 1, 2023, at $1.13 for each 100 words for the original printed copy, $0.26 for each 100 words for the first copy not simultaneously purchased with the original, and $0.20 for each 100 words for all copies after the original or first copy when multiple copies are simultaneously purchased. The bill, on or before January 1, 2022, would require the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California.Existing law authorizes the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in civil cases. This bill would authorize the reporter to charge an additional 50% for special daily service for transcription in all cases.Existing law generally provides for the compensation of victims and derivative victims of specified types of crimes by the California Victim Compensation Board which is within the Government Operations Agency. Existing law specifies that an act of a majority of the board, when in session as a board, is the act of the board. Existing law also specifies that any investigation, inquiry, or hearing that the board has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or held by or before any member designated for the purpose by the board.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
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2928 Existing law requires a fee for the transcription for an original ribbon or printed copy of a court transcript to be $0.85 for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original to be $0.15 for each 100 words. Existing law also requires a fee for the first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original to be $0.20 for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, to be $0.15 for each 100 words.
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31-This bill, commencing July 1, 2020, would incrementally increase those fees, as specified, and would set the fees, as of January 1, 2023, at fees to $1.13 for each 100 words for the original printed copy, $0.26 for each 100 words for the first copy not simultaneously purchased with the original, and $0.20 for each 100 words for all copies after the original or first copy when multiple copies are simultaneously purchased. The bill, on or before January 1, 2022, would require the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California.
30+This bill, commencing July 1, 2020, would incrementally increase those fees, as specified, and would set the fees, as of January 1, 2023, at $1.13 for each 100 words for the original printed copy, $0.26 for each 100 words for the first copy not simultaneously purchased with the original, and $0.20 for each 100 words for all copies after the original or first copy when multiple copies are simultaneously purchased. The bill, on or before January 1, 2022, would require the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California.
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36+Existing law generally provides for the compensation of victims and derivative victims of specified types of crimes by the California Victim Compensation Board which is within the Government Operations Agency. Existing law specifies that an act of a majority of the board, when in session as a board, is the act of the board. Existing law also specifies that any investigation, inquiry, or hearing that the board has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or held by or before any member designated for the purpose by the board.
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41-The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts are currently paid under a dual compensation structure in which the base salary of the court reporter is supplemented by income from preparing required transcripts and providing other required transcription services.(b) The dual compensation structure protects the state from bearing the full cost of transcript preparation and other transcription services and avoids the resulting consequences of overtime liability related to those services.(c) The fees for original transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore have not been adjusted in 28 years, and fees for copies purchased at the same time as the original transcript have only increased once in 105 years.(d) In order to ensure full and fair compensation of official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the court, and in order to attract and retain official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts that have sufficient skills and competence to serve the needs of the justice system, it is imperative that the system of dual compensation provide sufficient payment for transcription services.(e) Therefore, it is necessary to revise the fees for transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore.SEC. 2.Section 69950 of the Government Code is repealed.SEC. 3.Section 69950 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950.(a)The fee for transcription of the original printed copy shall be as follows:(1)Until July 1, 2020, eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words.(2)From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, ninety-three cents ($0.93) for each 100 words.(3)From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, one dollar and three cents ($1.03) for each 100 words.(4)On and after January 1, 2023, one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words.(b)The fee for the first copy to a court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be as follows:(1)Until July 1, 2020, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2)From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, twenty-one cents ($0.21) for each 100 words.(3)From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, twenty-three cents ($0.23) for each 100 words.(4)On and after January 1, 2023, twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words.(c)When multiple copies are simultaneously purchased, all copies after the original or first copy shall be charged as follows:(1)Until July 1, 2020, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(2)From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, sixteen cents ($0.16) for each 100 words.(3)From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, eighteen cents ($0.18) for each 100 words.(4)On and after January 1, 2023, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(d)Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.SEC. 2. Section 69950 of the Government Code is amended to read:69950. (a) The Until July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply:(1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b)(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b) On and after July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply: (1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), subdivision (a), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.SEC. 4.SEC. 3. Section 69950.5 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2022, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, the Court Reporters Board of California, and relevant labor unions.(b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.(2) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 5.SEC. 4. Section 69951 of the Government Code is amended to read:69951. For transcription, the reporter may charge an additional 50 percent for special daily copy service.
48+The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts are currently paid under a dual compensation structure in which the base salary of the court reporter is supplemented by income from preparing required transcripts and providing other required transcription services.(b) The dual compensation structure protects the state from bearing the full cost of transcript preparation and other transcription services and avoids the resulting consequences of overtime liability related to those services.(c) The fees for original transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore have not been adjusted in 28 years, and fees for copies purchased at the same time as the original transcript have only increased once in 105 years.(d) In order to ensure full and fair compensation of official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the court, and in order to attract and retain official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts that have sufficient skills and competence to serve the needs of the justice system, it is imperative that the system of dual compensation provide sufficient payment for transcription services.(e) Therefore, it is necessary to revise the fees for transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore.SEC. 2. Section 69950 of the Government Code is repealed.69950.(a)The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b)The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(c)Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.SEC. 3. Section 69950 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950. (a) The fee for transcription of the original printed copy shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, ninety-three cents ($0.93) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, one dollar and three cents ($1.03) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words.(b) The fee for the first copy to a court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, twenty-one cents ($0.21) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, twenty-three cents ($0.23) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words.(c) When multiple copies are simultaneously purchased, all copies after the original or first copy shall be charged as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, sixteen cents ($0.16) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, eighteen cents ($0.18) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.SEC. 4. Section 69950.5 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2022, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, the Court Reporters Board of California, and relevant labor unions.(b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.(2) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 5. Section 69951 of the Government Code is amended to read:69951. For transcription, in civil cases, the reporter may charge an additional 50 percent for special daily copy service.SECTION 1.Section 13907 of the Government Code is amended to read:13907.The act of a majority of the board, when in session as a board, is the act of the board. Any investigation, inquiry, or hearing that the board has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or held by or before any member designated for the purpose by the board.
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4754 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts are currently paid under a dual compensation structure in which the base salary of the court reporter is supplemented by income from preparing required transcripts and providing other required transcription services.(b) The dual compensation structure protects the state from bearing the full cost of transcript preparation and other transcription services and avoids the resulting consequences of overtime liability related to those services.(c) The fees for original transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore have not been adjusted in 28 years, and fees for copies purchased at the same time as the original transcript have only increased once in 105 years.(d) In order to ensure full and fair compensation of official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the court, and in order to attract and retain official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts that have sufficient skills and competence to serve the needs of the justice system, it is imperative that the system of dual compensation provide sufficient payment for transcription services.(e) Therefore, it is necessary to revise the fees for transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore.
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4956 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts are currently paid under a dual compensation structure in which the base salary of the court reporter is supplemented by income from preparing required transcripts and providing other required transcription services.(b) The dual compensation structure protects the state from bearing the full cost of transcript preparation and other transcription services and avoids the resulting consequences of overtime liability related to those services.(c) The fees for original transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore have not been adjusted in 28 years, and fees for copies purchased at the same time as the original transcript have only increased once in 105 years.(d) In order to ensure full and fair compensation of official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the court, and in order to attract and retain official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts that have sufficient skills and competence to serve the needs of the justice system, it is imperative that the system of dual compensation provide sufficient payment for transcription services.(e) Therefore, it is necessary to revise the fees for transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore.
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5158 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
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5562 (a) Official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts are currently paid under a dual compensation structure in which the base salary of the court reporter is supplemented by income from preparing required transcripts and providing other required transcription services.
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5764 (b) The dual compensation structure protects the state from bearing the full cost of transcript preparation and other transcription services and avoids the resulting consequences of overtime liability related to those services.
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5966 (c) The fees for original transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore have not been adjusted in 28 years, and fees for copies purchased at the same time as the original transcript have only increased once in 105 years.
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6168 (d) In order to ensure full and fair compensation of official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the court, and in order to attract and retain official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore employed by the courts that have sufficient skills and competence to serve the needs of the justice system, it is imperative that the system of dual compensation provide sufficient payment for transcription services.
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6370 (e) Therefore, it is necessary to revise the fees for transcripts prepared by official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore.
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72+SEC. 2. Section 69950 of the Government Code is repealed.69950.(a)The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b)The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(c)Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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74+SEC. 2. Section 69950 of the Government Code is repealed.
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78+69950.(a)The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b)The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(c)Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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75-(1)Until July 1, 2020, eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words.
90+(c)Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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94+SEC. 3. Section 69950 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950. (a) The fee for transcription of the original printed copy shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, ninety-three cents ($0.93) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, one dollar and three cents ($1.03) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words.(b) The fee for the first copy to a court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, twenty-one cents ($0.21) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, twenty-three cents ($0.23) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words.(c) When multiple copies are simultaneously purchased, all copies after the original or first copy shall be charged as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, sixteen cents ($0.16) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, eighteen cents ($0.18) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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96+SEC. 3. Section 69950 is added to the Government Code, to read:
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100+69950. (a) The fee for transcription of the original printed copy shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, ninety-three cents ($0.93) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, one dollar and three cents ($1.03) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words.(b) The fee for the first copy to a court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, twenty-one cents ($0.21) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, twenty-three cents ($0.23) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words.(c) When multiple copies are simultaneously purchased, all copies after the original or first copy shall be charged as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, sixteen cents ($0.16) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, eighteen cents ($0.18) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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102+69950. (a) The fee for transcription of the original printed copy shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, ninety-three cents ($0.93) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, one dollar and three cents ($1.03) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words.(b) The fee for the first copy to a court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, twenty-one cents ($0.21) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, twenty-three cents ($0.23) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words.(c) When multiple copies are simultaneously purchased, all copies after the original or first copy shall be charged as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, sixteen cents ($0.16) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, eighteen cents ($0.18) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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104+69950. (a) The fee for transcription of the original printed copy shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, ninety-three cents ($0.93) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, one dollar and three cents ($1.03) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words.(b) The fee for the first copy to a court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, twenty-one cents ($0.21) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, twenty-three cents ($0.23) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words.(c) When multiple copies are simultaneously purchased, all copies after the original or first copy shall be charged as follows:(1) Until July 1, 2020, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(2) From July 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, sixteen cents ($0.16) for each 100 words.(3) From January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2023, eighteen cents ($0.18) for each 100 words.(4) On and after January 1, 2023, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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140+SEC. 4. Section 69950.5 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2022, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, the Court Reporters Board of California, and relevant labor unions.(b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.(2) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
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135-SEC. 2. Section 69950 of the Government Code is amended to read:69950. (a) The Until July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply:(1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b)(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b) On and after July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply: (1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), subdivision (a), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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137-SEC. 2. Section 69950 of the Government Code is amended to read:
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141-69950. (a) The Until July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply:(1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b)(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b) On and after July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply: (1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), subdivision (a), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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143-69950. (a) The Until July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply:(1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b)(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b) On and after July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply: (1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), subdivision (a), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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145-69950. (a) The Until July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply:(1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is eighty-five cents ($0.85) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b)(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, fifteen cents ($0.15) for each 100 words.(b) On and after July 1, 2020, the following fees shall apply: (1) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(2) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), subdivision (a), if a trial court had established transcription fees that were in effect on January 1, 2012, based on an estimate or assumption as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page, those transcription fees shall be the transcription fees for proceedings in those trial courts, and the policy or practice for determining transcription fees in those trial courts shall not be unilaterally changed.
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167-SEC. 4.SEC. 3. Section 69950.5 is added to the Government Code, to read:69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2022, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, the Court Reporters Board of California, and relevant labor unions.(b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.(2) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
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173146 69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2022, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, the Court Reporters Board of California, and relevant labor unions.(b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.(2) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
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175148 69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2022, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, the Court Reporters Board of California, and relevant labor unions.(b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.(2) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
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177150 69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2022, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, the Court Reporters Board of California, and relevant labor unions.(b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.(2) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
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181154 69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2022, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, the Court Reporters Board of California, and relevant labor unions.
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183156 (b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.
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185158 (2) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
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187-SEC. 5.SEC. 4. Section 69951 of the Government Code is amended to read:69951. For transcription, the reporter may charge an additional 50 percent for special daily copy service.
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