Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 3 - District Courts
NRS 3.370 - Official reporter: Compensation.


1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, for his or her services the official reporter or reporter pro tempore is entitled to the following compensation:
(a) For being available to report civil and criminal testimony and proceedings when the court is sitting during traditional business hours on any day except Saturday or Sunday, $250 per day, to be paid by the county as provided in subsection 4.
(b) For being available to report civil and criminal testimony and proceedings when the court is sitting beyond traditional business hours or on Saturday or Sunday:
(1) If the reporter has been available to report for at least 4 hours, $35 per hour for each hour of availability; or
(2) If the reporter has been available to report for fewer than 4 hours, a pro rata amount based on the daily rate set forth in paragraph (a),
to be paid by the county as provided in subsection 4.
(c) For transcription:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (2), for the original draft and any copy to be delivered:
(I) Within 24 hours after it is requested, $8.03 per page for the original draft and one copy, and $3.62 per page for each additional copy;
(II) Within 48 hours after it is requested, $6.01 per page for the original draft and one copy, and $2.72 per page for each additional copy;
(III) Within 4 days after it is requested, $5.01 per page for the original draft and one copy, and $2.26 per page for each additional copy; or
(IV) More than 4 days after it is requested, $3.80 per page for the original draft and one copy, and $1.00 per page for each additional copy.
(2) For civil litigants who are ordering the original draft and are represented by a nonprofit legal corporation or a program for pro bono legal assistance, for the original draft and any copy to be delivered:
(I) Within 24 hours after it is requested, $5.50 per page and $1.10 per page for each additional copy;
(II) Within 48 hours after it is requested, $4.13 per page and 83 cents per page for each additional copy;
(III) Within 4 days after it is requested, $3.44 per page and 69 cents per page for each additional copy; or
(IV) More than 4 days after it is requested, $2.75 per page and 55 cents per page for each additional copy.
(3) For any party other than the party ordering the original draft, for the copy of the draft to be delivered:
(I) Within 24 hours after it is requested, $1.10 per page;
(II) Within 48 hours after it is requested, 83 cents per page;
(III) Within 4 days after it is requested, 69 cents per page; or
(IV) More than 4 days after it is requested, 55 cents per page.
(d) For reporting all civil matters, in addition to the compensation provided in paragraphs (a) and (b), $40 for each hour or fraction thereof actually spent, to be taxed as costs pursuant to subsection 5.
(e) For providing an instantaneous translation of testimony into English which appears on a computer that is located at a table in the courtroom where the attorney who requested the translation is seated:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, in all criminal matters in which a party requests such a translation, in addition to the compensation provided pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b), $140 for the first day and $90 per day for each subsequent day from the party who makes the request. This additional compensation must be paid by the county as provided pursuant to subsection 4 only if the court issues an order granting the translation service to the prosecuting attorney or to an indigent defendant who is represented by a county or state public defender.
(2) In all civil matters in which a party requests such a translation, in addition to the compensation provided pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b) and (d), $140 for the first day and $90 per day for each subsequent day, to be paid by the party who requests the translation.
(f) For providing a diskette containing testimony prepared from a translation provided pursuant to paragraph (e):
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, in all criminal matters in which a party requests the diskette and the reporter agrees to provide the diskette, in addition to the compensation provided pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b) and (e), $1.50 per page of the translation contained on the diskette from the party who makes the request. This additional compensation must be paid by the county as provided pursuant to subsection 4 only if the court issues an order granting the diskette to the prosecuting attorney or to an indigent defendant who is represented by a county or state public defender.
(2) In all civil matters in which a party requests the diskette and the reporter agrees to provide the diskette, in addition to the compensation provided pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (d) and (e), $1.50 per page of the translation contained on the diskette, to be paid by the party who requests the diskette.
2. For the purposes of subsection 1, a page is a sheet of paper 8 1/2 by 11 inches and does not include a condensed transcript. The left margin must not be more than 1 1/2 inches from the left edge of the paper. The right margin must not be more than three-fourths of an inch from the right edge of the paper. Each sheet must be numbered on the left margin and must contain at least 24 lines of type. The first line of each question and of each answer may be indented not more than five spaces from the left margin. The first line of any paragraph or other material may be indented not more than 10 spaces from the left margin. There must not be more than one space between words or more than two spaces between sentences. The type size must not be larger than 10 characters per inch. The lines of type may be double spaced or one and one-half spaced.
3. If the court determines that the services of more than one reporter are necessary to deliver transcripts on a daily basis in a criminal proceeding, each reporter is entitled to receive:
(a) The compensation set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 and subparagraph (1) of paragraph (e) of subsection 1, as appropriate; and
(b) Compensation of $7.50 per page for the original draft and one copy, and $2 per page for each additional copy for transcribing a proceeding of which the transcripts are ordered by the court to be delivered on or before the start of the next day the court is scheduled to conduct business.
4. The compensation specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1, the compensation for transcripts in criminal cases ordered by the court to be made, the compensation for transcripts in civil cases ordered by the court pursuant to NRS 12.015, the compensation for transcripts for parents or guardians or attorneys of parents or guardians who receive transcripts pursuant to NRS 432B.459, the compensation in criminal cases that is ordered by the court pursuant to subparagraph (1) of paragraph (e) and subparagraph (1) of paragraph (f) of subsection 1 and the compensation specified in subsection 3 must be paid out of the county treasury upon the order of the court. When there is no official reporter in attendance and a reporter pro tempore is appointed, his or her reasonable expenses for traveling and detention must be fixed and allowed by the court and paid in the same manner. The respective district judges may, with the approval of the respective board or boards of county commissioners within the judicial district, fix a monthly salary to be paid to the official reporter in lieu of per diem. The salary, and also actual traveling expenses in cases where the reporter acts in more than one county, must be prorated by the judge on the basis of time consumed by work in the respective counties and must be paid out of the respective county treasuries upon the order of the court.
5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, in civil cases, the compensation prescribed in paragraph (d) of subsection 1 and for transcripts ordered by the court to be made must be paid by the parties in equal proportions, and either party may, at the party’s option, pay the entire compensation. In either case, all amounts so paid by the party to whom costs are awarded must be taxed as costs in the case. The compensation for transcripts and copies ordered by the parties must be paid by the party ordering them. No reporter may be required to perform any service in a civil case until his or her compensation has been paid to him or her.
6. Where a transcript is ordered by the court or by any party, the compensation for the transcript must be paid to the reporter before the furnishing of the transcript.
[6:52:1907; A 1921, 96; 1921, 288; 1955, 189]—(NRS A 1961, 307; 1967, 1258; 1971, 646; 1975, 1472, 1816; 1981, 404; 1987, 909; 1989, 1271; 1993, 2022; 1995, 1592; 1999, 750; 2001, 1705; 2005, 187; 2011, 670; 2015, 401)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 3 - District Courts

NRS 3.001 - Definitions.

NRS 3.002 - "Chief Judge" defined.

NRS 3.004 - "Department of the family court" defined.

NRS 3.006 - "Family court" defined.

NRS 3.008 - "Jurisdiction of the family court" defined.

NRS 3.010 - Judicial districts: Number; constitution.

NRS 3.0105 - Establishment of family court in county whose population is 100,000 or more; assignment of judges; required instruction.

NRS 3.0107 - Imposition of ad valorem tax authorized for support of family court.

NRS 3.011 - Number of district judges for First Judicial District.

NRS 3.012 - Number of district judges for Second Judicial District who are not family court judges.

NRS 3.0125 - Number of district judges for Second Judicial District who are family court judges.

NRS 3.013 - Number of district judges for Third Judicial District.

NRS 3.014 - Number of district judges for Fourth Judicial District.

NRS 3.015 - Number of district judges for Fifth Judicial District.

NRS 3.016 - Number of district judges for Sixth Judicial District.

NRS 3.017 - Number of district judges for Seventh Judicial District.

NRS 3.018 - Number of district judges for Eighth Judicial District who are not family court judges.

NRS 3.0185 - Number of district judges for Eighth Judicial District who are family court judges.

NRS 3.019 - Number of district judges for Ninth Judicial District.

NRS 3.0195 - Number of district judges for Tenth Judicial District.

NRS 3.0197 - Number of district judges for Eleventh Judicial District.

NRS 3.0199 - Jurisdiction over matters arising from or relating to administration of Humboldt River Decree.

NRS 3.020 - Judicial districts with more than one judge: Concurrent jurisdiction of judges.

NRS 3.025 - Chief Judge in certain judicial districts: Selection; duties; assignment of certain cases to same department of family court.

NRS 3.026 - Chief Judge in certain judicial districts: Additional duties.

NRS 3.027 - Courses of instruction: General requirements; payment of costs.

NRS 3.028 - Courses of instruction: Required attendance at course designed for training new judges of juvenile courts and family courts; payment of costs.

NRS 3.029 - Training concerning complex issues of litigation alleging professional negligence by provider of health care.

NRS 3.030 - Salary.

NRS 3.040 - Ex officio circuit judges; powers of Chief Justice to expedite judicial business.

NRS 3.060 - Qualifications.

NRS 3.070 - Resignation.

NRS 3.080 - Vacancy filled by Governor; term.

NRS 3.090 - Pensions.

NRS 3.092 - Retirement because of incapacity, disability or advanced age.

NRS 3.095 - Benefits for surviving spouse.

NRS 3.097 - Benefits for surviving child.

NRS 3.098 - Benefits for survivor beneficiary and additional payees.

NRS 3.099 - Application and administration of provisions concerning pensions, retirement and benefits.

NRS 3.100 - District court to be held at county seat; exceptions; courtroom, office and facilities to be provided by county.

NRS 3.110 - Request for military aid to assist civil authorities in suppressing violence.

NRS 3.120 - District judge not to practice law.

NRS 3.130 - Acceptance of gratuity in connection with marriage unlawful.

NRS 3.140 - Absence from State; forfeiture of office.

NRS 3.150 - Power to take and certify acknowledgments and affidavits.

NRS 3.155 - Use of facsimile signature: Conditions and restrictions.

NRS 3.160 - Missing volumes of Statutes of Nevada and Nevada Reports to be supplied.

NRS 3.170 - Signing of records left unsigned by predecessor.

NRS 3.180 - Performance of certain acts in civil actions after term expires or cessation of exercise of duties.

NRS 3.220 - Equal coextensive and concurrent jurisdiction.

NRS 3.2201 - Jurisdiction over certain orders for protection from a child; sealing of records.

NRS 3.2203 - Jurisdiction to make findings relating to status of child as special immigrant juvenile; request for findings; order making findings; records relating to immigration status of child; Supreme Court to adopt rules and procedures.

NRS 3.221 - Transfer of original jurisdiction to justice court.

NRS 3.223 - Jurisdiction of family courts.

NRS 3.225 - Family court to encourage resolution of certain disputes through nonadversarial methods; cooperation to provide support services.

NRS 3.227 - Information form for family court: Development; contents; use.

NRS 3.230 - Statements upon matters of fact.

NRS 3.240 - Written decisions.

NRS 3.241 - Ruling that provision of Nevada Constitution or Nevada Revised Statutes is unconstitutional: Prevailing party to provide copy of ruling to Attorney General.

NRS 3.243 - Report of certain statistical information to be submitted to Court Administrator.

NRS 3.245 - Appointment of masters for criminal proceedings.

NRS 3.250 - County clerk to be clerk of court.

NRS 3.260 - Deputy clerks.

NRS 3.270 - Duty of clerks to give receipts and pay over money.

NRS 3.275 - Clerk to obtain and maintain information regarding cases.

NRS 3.280 - Clerk to keep register of civil actions.

NRS 3.300 - Power of clerks to take and certify acknowledgments and affidavits.

NRS 3.305 - Destruction or disposal of exhibits by clerk.

NRS 3.307 - Destruction or disposal of exhibits in civil actions.

NRS 3.310 - Bailiffs and deputy marshals: Appointment; duties; qualifications; compensation.

NRS 3.320 - Official reporter: Appointment; duties.

NRS 3.340 - Official reporter: Attention to duties; reporter pro tempore.

NRS 3.350 - Official reporter: Oath of office.

NRS 3.360 - Official reporter: Transcript prima facie evidence.

NRS 3.370 - Official reporter: Compensation.

NRS 3.380 - Sound recording equipment: Installation; operation; transcription of recording; use of transcript; provision by party of certified court reporter; effect.

NRS 3.405 - Masters: Appointment; powers and duties; findings.

NRS 3.415 - Time for disposition of cases.

NRS 3.475 - Establishment of programs of mandatory mediation in county whose population is 700,000 or more.

NRS 3.500 - Establishment of programs of mandatory mediation in county whose population is less than 700,000.