§ 8-5-4.1. Freelance court reporters and electronic court reporters.
(a) All stenographic notes of freelance court reporters or recordings and notes of freelance electronic court reporters pertaining to all proceedings which have been completely transcribed may be destroyed after seven (7) years, unless otherwise ordered by any court.
(b) Stenographic notes of freelance court reporters and recordings and notes of freelance electronic court reporters, pertaining to all proceedings which have not been transcribed or which have been partially transcribed, may be destroyed after ten (10) years unless otherwise ordered by any court.
(c) Provided, however, depositions taken under the federal rules of civil procedure shall not be destroyed at any time.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 178, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 206, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts
Chapter 8-5 - Court Secretaries, Court Reporters, and Electronic Court Reporters
Section 8-5-1. - Supreme court secretary and assistant.
Section 8-5-2. - Superior court secretary and assistants.
Section 8-5-3. - Appointment of superior court reporters and electronic court reporters.
Section 8-5-4.1. - Freelance court reporters and electronic court reporters.
Section 8-5-5. - Reports of superior, family and district court and traffic tribunal.
Section 8-5-6. - Appointing court reporter and electronic court reporter for grand jury proceedings.
Section 8-5-7. - Appropriations for court reporters and electronic court reporters.
Section 8-5-8.1. - Waiver of interpreter/transliterator and CART provider.
Section 8-5-8.2. - Privileged communications.