§ 8017

California Business and Professions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The practice of shorthand reporting is defined as the making, by means of written symbols or abbreviations in shorthand or machine shorthand writing, or by voice writing, of a verbatim record of any oral court proceeding, deposition, court ordered hearing or arbitration, or proceeding before any grand jury, referee, or court commissioner and the accurate transcription thereof. Nothing in this section shall require the use of a certified shorthand reporter when not otherwise required by law.

(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 569, Sec. 4. (AB 156) Effective September 27, 2022.)

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