8017.5. For purposes of this article:
(a) “Voice writer” means a certified shorthand reporter that makes a verbatim record or a proceeding using a closed microphone voice dictation silencer, steno mask, or similar device using oral shorthand and voice notes.
(b) “Voice writing” means a verbatim record or a proceeding using a closed microphone voice dictation silencer, steno mask, or similar device using oral shorthand and voice notes made by a certified shorthand reporter.
(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 569, Sec. 5. (AB 156) Effective September 27, 2022.)