After July 2, 1994, no judge of any court of this state shall appoint an official court reporter who is not a certified shorthand reporter. In the event of a vacancy, a judge may appoint a temporary reporter; but such temporary reporter shall, within thirty (30) days of such appointment, make application for temporary certification and shall not serve for more than six (6) months without having obtained a permanent certification under Sections 9-13-101 through 9-13-121, except as provided by Section 9-13-121(3).
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 13 - Court Reporters and Court Reporting
Board of Certified Court Reporters
§ 9-13-103. Meetings of board; officers; mailing address
§ 9-13-105. Duties and powers of board
§ 9-13-107. Certification of reporters required; application for certification examination
§ 9-13-109. Requirements for certification
§ 9-13-111. Issuance of certification without examination; requirements
§ 9-13-117. Revocation or suspension of certificate; disqualification
§ 9-13-123. Definitions; effect of chapter on courts and individual's rights