The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is the policy of the state to promote the skill, art, and practice of court reporting in order to assure that court reporters possess the necessary skills and qualifications and that a board be established to prescribe the qualifications of court reporters and to issue licenses to persons who demonstrate their ability and fitness for the licenses. This chapter is intended to establish and maintain a standard of competency for individuals engaged in the practice of court reporting and for the protection of the public, in general, and for the litigants whose rights to personal freedom and property are affected by the competency of court reporters. The examination, licensing, and supervision of the conduct and proficiency of court reporters are integrally related to the effective, impartial, and prompt operation of the judicial system of the State of Alabama.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Section 34-8B-1 - Legislative Findings.
Section 34-8B-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-8B-3 - License Required.
Section 34-8B-4 - Alabama Board of Court Reporting - Creation; Composition; Meetings; Compensation.
Section 34-8B-5 - Alabama Board of Court Reporting - Duties.
Section 34-8B-6 - Complaints; Hearing; Penalties; Appeal.
Section 34-8B-7 - Promulgation of Rules.
Section 34-8B-8 - Violations; Penalties.
Section 34-8B-9 - Recovery by Board of Damages; Liability of Board Members.
Section 34-8B-10 - Examinations and Testing; Unauthorized Use of License Number.
Section 34-8B-11 - Reciprocity Agreements; Nonresidential Licenses; Fees.
Section 34-8B-12 - Licensing Fees.
Section 34-8B-13 - Renewal of Licenses.
Section 34-8B-14 - Licensing of Current Court Reporters; Certified Shorthand Reporters.
Section 34-8B-15 - Temporary License.
Section 34-8B-16 - Inactive Status.
Section 34-8B-17 - Disposition of Funds; Collection of Fees.