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AL SB147
Bill
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SB147 Summary
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Continues the existence of the Alabama Board of Court Reporting until October 1, 2012, as recommended by the Sunset Committee.
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Removes references to the Alabama Judicial Conference and allows the Chief Justice to appoint one board member from nominees provided by the Administrative Office of Courts.
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Allows court reporters to use Alabama State Bar-approved continuing legal education courses to satisfy continuing education requirements, effective January 1, 2008.
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Prohibits depositions taken by court reporters with financial interests or under preferred vendor arrangements from being admitted in Alabama courts unless prepared for governmental agencies.
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Creates temporary graduate licenses for court reporting school graduates, valid for 18 months from graduation, allowing applicants to apply during their final semester.
Legislative Description
Court Reporting, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued with modifications until October 1, 2012, reference to the Alabama Judicial Conference deleted and appointment of a board member by the Chief Justice from a list of nominees provided by the Administrative Office of Courts provided for, continuing education, admissibility of depositions limited, temporary graduate license, Secs. 34-8B-4, 34-8B-5, 34-8B-8, 34-8B-15 am'd. (2010-20262)
Court Reporting, Board of
Last Action
Forwarded to
2/25/2010