Rule AD-4. Court Reporters; Court Reporters' Notes

A. Scope. This rule shall apply to all court reporters' notes (both paper and electronic) taken in sessions of this court. B. Responsibility of Court Reporters. It shall be the responsibility of all reporters employed in any capacity by this court to be aware of and comply with all provisions of this rule, as well as all applicable statutes and rules of court. All court reporters including per diem or contract reporters shall keep the Court Administrator's office advised of their current address and telephone number. All official court reporters of this court shall be responsible for the safekeeping of their notes until the notes have been delivered and accepted for storage by the Court Administrator's office pursuant to this rule. All court reporters employed by the court on a per diem or other contract basis shall retain physical possession of their notes while also ensuring their accessibility by the court. C. Storage of Notes With Court Administrator. All reporters shall provide the Court Administrator an electronic copy of their notes on a monthly basis. Additionally, all reporters shall provide the Administrator with a copy of their dictionary on an annual basis. D. Facilities and Procedures. All court reporter's notes in the custody of the Court Administrator shall be kept in a secure location and/or format. The Administrator shall store the notes so that they may be readily obtained. E. Termination of Employment. Upon termination of employment any court reporter shall immediately deliver his or her notes to be stored with the Administrator and shall at all times keep the Administrator advised of his or her address and telephone number.