An Act relative to stenographer compensation

This bill updates the fees charged by court stenographers and transcribers in Massachusetts for providing trial transcripts. It directly affects attorneys, judges, and parties involved in legal proceedings who request these official records. The legislation sets a standard rate of $4.00 per page for the original transcript and $1.50 per page for additional copies, while establishing a lower rate of $0.35 per page for indigent individuals and their counsel. Furthermore, it adjusts the daily copy rates to $5.75 for the original and $2.25 for extras, ensuring that all transactions meet a minimum payment of $20.