HB2235 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 38-424 regarding use of court reporters and electronic recording devices in court proceedings.

• Allows courts to use electronic devices instead of court reporters, except in cases arising from indictments, informations, or hearings under title 36, chapter 37.

• Requires a court reporter or stenographer be used if either party requests one in writing at least 5 court days before trial or hearing, provided one is available.

• Either party may provide an additional court reporter to supplement electronic recordings; the official record remains the one prepared by the court per supreme court rules.