This bill updates the rules for how magistrate courts record trial proceedings by replacing references to "electrical devices" with the more modern term "electronic device" for recording. The changes apply to both magistrate courts and clerk magistrate courts, and the rest of the rules stay the same—parties can still request stenographic (written) reporting at their own cost, and appeals without a record remain de novo (starting fresh in circuit court).
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 248
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 210
Signed by the President S.J. 184
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 188
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 153
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 102
First Reading Senate S.J. 90
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0. H.J. 106
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 13
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