The administrative director is authorized, upon a determination of a need therefor and upon certification of a judge that no qualified court reporter is available to record the proceedings in any court in the judge's district, to purchase, out of money appropriated for that purpose, the recording equipment as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this part and to formulate all necessary rules and regulations for its use, maintenance and replacement. Any certification by a judge and determination of need by the administrative director shall be reviewed not less than annually. If a qualified court reporter should become available to attend the court, it is the duty of the judge so to certify to the administrative director. Any recording equipment purchased under this section shall remain the property of the state of Tennessee and be under the direct control and supervision of the administrative director.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 14 - Rights of Defendants
Part 3 - Transcripts and Court Reporters
§ 40-14-302. Designation of Reporters
§ 40-14-304. Auxiliary Reporters
§ 40-14-305. Combination of Duties
§ 40-14-306. Approved Reporting Methods to Be Prescribed
§ 40-14-308. Habeas Corpus Proceedings
§ 40-14-309. Partial Transcript of Record
§ 40-14-310. Supervision of Reporters
§ 40-14-311. Minimum Compensation Payable to Court Reporters
§ 40-14-312. Fees for Transcripts — Transcripts for Indigent Defendants
§ 40-14-313. Rules — Application for Fees and Expenses
§ 40-14-314. Recording Equipment
§ 40-14-315. Contracts Authorized for Verbatim Transcripts Without Using Court Reporters
§ 40-14-316. Use of Videotape Equipment During Preliminary Stages Preceding Trial
§ 40-14-317. Defendant in Criminal Case Entitled to Court Reporter