MN SF2381

Eliminates the $2,000 bond requirement for court reporters appointed by judges.

Changes court reporter salary setting from annual to biennial agreement between the court reporter collective bargaining representative and state court administration.

Modifies transcript fee regulations by removing specific per-folio pricing and allowing the judicial council to establish fee ceilings biennially in odd-numbered years.

Requires written notice of court reporting service contracts to be included in deposition or legal proceeding notices, with fee schedule disclosure at the commencement of proceedings.

Establishes that freelance court reporters and court reporting firms must treat all parties equally, charge equal fees, and comply with court rules, with violations subject to record invalidation, sanctions, civil contempt, or cost liability for reconducting proceedings.