H 4835 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act concerning furnishing transcripts of notes and fees

This bill updates the rules for how court transcribers charge for copies of trial notes and audio recordings. It sets specific fees for standard, rush, and electronic copies, while also establishing a lower rate for indigent individuals or their legal representatives. The legislation clarifies that when a judge or prosecutor orders a transcript, the court's administrative office will pay for it. Additionally, it requires that any police statements transcribed by a judge be shared with all parties involved in the case.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 10, 2024 Last action Jul 10, 2024
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Jul 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Jul 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
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0 primary · 28 co-sponsors

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