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This section defines key terms used in the CalSavers retirement savings title. This section creates the CalSavers Retirement Savings Board and sets rules for how the board, program administrator, and staff must operate. This section creates the CalSavers Retirement Savings Trust, assigns the board to administer it, requires the board to split trust money into a program fund and an administrative fund, and gives the Treasurer and the board investment-related powers. It also caps administrative fund spending at 1% of the total program fund after six years from implementation and exempts certain securities from specified Corporations Code sections. The CalSavers Retirement Savings Program must include one or more payroll deduction IRA arrangements, as determined by the board. The board has broad authority over the trust, including contracts, investments, staff, insurance, cooperation, and rulemaking.

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  1. 69843.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The clerk of the superior court must issue all required process and notices.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69843. The clerk of the superior court shall issue all process and notices required to be issued. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  2. 69844.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The superior court clerk must keep the court’s minutes and records and promptly enter required orders, judgments, and decrees, including the entry date.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69844. The clerk of the superior court shall keep the minutes and other records of the court, entering at length within the time specified by law, or forthwith if no time is specified, any order, judgment, and decree of the court which is required to be entered and showing the date when each entry is made. Failure so to enter the date or failure to enter the order, judgment, or decree within the time specified in this section shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the entry. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 671.)
  3. 69844.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Each superior court clerk must prospectively certify and submit specified criminal-conviction court records to the Department of Justice for entry into its computer system.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69844.5. On and after July 1, 1997, each clerk of the superior court shall prospectively certify and submit those court records specified by the Judicial Council which relate to criminal convictions for entry into a computer system operated by the Department of Justice that can be accessed by authorized agents of any district attorney or other state prosecuting agency. This section shall not be construed to require a superior court to acquire any new equipment or to implement any new procedures. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 642, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  4. 69844.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In certain counties, the superior court clerk does not have to keep a minute book, but must keep minutes instead. The judgment book requirement still applies where judgments and decrees must be entered.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69844.7. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, in those counties where it is required by court order or rule that the clerk of the superior court place individual minute orders in the court’s file of actions in chronological order, and if it is otherwise required by law that as a prerequisite to destruction of such records a microfilm copy thereof be made, the clerk shall not be required to keep a minute book but shall be required to keep minutes. Nothing contained herein shall eliminate the requirement for a judgment book where judgments and decrees are required to be entered. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 612.)
  5. 69845.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The superior court clerk may keep a register of actions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69845. The clerk of the superior court may keep a register of actions in which shall be entered the title of each cause, with the date of its commencement and a memorandum of every subsequent proceeding in the action with its date. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1030, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  6. 69845.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    A superior court clerk may keep a register of actions by preserving all court records filed, lodged, or maintained in the case instead of using the register described in Section 69845.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69845.5. In lieu of maintaining a register of actions as described in Section 69845, the clerk of the superior court may maintain a register of actions by preserving all the court records filed, lodged, or maintained in connection with the case. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1030, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  7. 69846.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The clerk of the superior court must safely keep or dispose of court-filed papers and records according to law.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69846. The clerk of the superior court shall safely keep or dispose of according to law all papers and records filed or deposited in any action or proceeding before the court. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  8. 69846.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The clerk of the superior court must endorse each paper filed with the court with the day, month, and year it is filed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69846.5. The clerk of the superior court shall endorse on each paper filed with the court the day, month, and year it is filed. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1610.)
  9. 69847.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The superior court clerk must provide two books and record certain citizenship-related entries in them.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69847. The clerk of the superior court shall provide two books. In one of the books the clerk shall enter in alphabetical order the names of each person who has declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States since the organization of the court and the date of such declaration. In the other book the clerk shall enter in alphabetical order the name of each person who has been admitted a citizen of the United States by the court, and the clerk shall also enter in separate columns opposite each name, the country of which the person was before a citizen or subject, the date of his admission, and the page of the book of the record of the court containing the order admitting him as such citizen. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  10. 69848.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The clerk of the superior court may use a facsimile signature on regularly maintained court documents for filing or certifying them, if the authorized deputy initials the signature.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Clerk [69840 - 69848] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69848. The clerk of the superior court may use a facsimile signature on any court documents regularly maintained in the ordinary course of business for the purpose of filing or certifying those documents, provided the authorized deputy initials the facsimile signature. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1493, Sec. 5.)
  11. 69893.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    This section lets specified judges and the county board of supervisors manage court job classifications, appointments, and compensation for Yolo County superior and municipal courts.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69893.7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following provisions shall apply to the Yolo County superior and municipal courts. (a) To assist the court in the performance of its duties and the exercise of the powers conferred by law upon the court, a majority of the judges of the superior and municipal courts, with the approval of the board of supervisors, may establish such job classifications and may appoint a clerk and such officers, assistants, and employees, including official court reporters, as necessary. A majority of the judges of the superior and municipal courts may delegate the creation of job classifications and the appointment of employees to the court executive officer. Official court reporters shall hold office at the pleasure of the appointing officer. (b) The compensation, including salary, retirement, vacations, and other benefits, of all Yolo County superior and municipal court officers and employees may be adjusted by the board of supervisors. The board of supervisors may extend the management benefits package to officers, assistants, and employees of the superior and municipal courts, including judges, on the same basis as it is extended to other officers and employees of the county. Unless otherwise provided by law, employees of the superior and municipal courts are subject to the personnel regulations, memoranda of understanding and affirmative action plan of the county. (c) In addition to the official court reporters, the presiding judge of the superior and municipal courts may appoint as many court reporters pro tempore as the business of the court requires, who shall hold office at his or her pleasure. The court reporters pro tempore shall be unsalaried, but shall be compensated at a rate to be established by joint action of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the superior and municipal courts. In criminal cases, the compensation of the court reporters pro tempore shall, upon order of the court, be a charge against the general fund of the county. The presiding judge of the superior and municipal courts may delegate the appointment of court reporters pro tempore and the determination of their salary to the court executive officer. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1153, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  12. 69894.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Superior courts must give court users access to lactation rooms in covered courthouses and keep those rooms non-bathroom, private, and compliant with Labor Code requirements.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69894. (a) The superior court shall provide any court user access to a lactation room in any courthouse in which a lactation room is also provided to court employees in compliance with Section 1031 of the Labor Code. The lactation room for court users shall be located within the court facility in an area that is accessible to the public or in any location that is reasonably accessible to the public using the court facility. (b) A superior court may comply with this section by designating a lactation room for court users that does not meet all of the requirements of subdivision (d) of Section 1031 of the Labor Code in order to provide the greatest number of court users with access to lactation rooms in as many courthouses as possible. The superior court shall use the most cost effective means possible to construct or renovate lactation rooms in courthouses, including by installing portable lactation rooms where appropriate, due to operational, financial, or space limitations. The lactation room shall not be a bathroom, shall be shielded from view and free from intrusion while it is being used by a court user to express milk, and shall otherwise comply with the requirements of subdivision (c) of Section 1031 of the Labor Code. (c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2029. (Amended by Stats. 2026, Ch. 29, Sec. 4. (SB 174) Effective June 29, 2026. Operative July 1, 2029, by its own provisions.)
  13. 69894.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The superior court must give participating court users reasonable break time to express breast milk, and the Judicial Council must create a confidential request process by January 1, 2026.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69894.1. (a) Beginning July 1, 2026, the superior court shall provide any court user who is participating in an ongoing court proceeding a reasonable amount of break time during the court proceeding in which the court user is participating to allow the court user to express breast milk for the individual’s infant child pursuant to the confidential process described in subdivision (b). (b) On or before January 1, 2026, the Judicial Council shall adopt or amend rules of court or forms to implement this section. The rules of court or forms shall provide a confidential process for the court user to request the break time. (c) Nothing in this section affects any requirements imposed by law upon a superior court as an employer in relation to its employees, including, but not limited to, the requirements for employers to accommodate the needs of lactating employees specified in Section 1030 and 1031 of the Labor Code. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 159, Sec. 1. (SB 949) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  14. 69894.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The Judicial Council must report yearly to the Legislature on how funds for Section 69894 compliance were spent, and superior courts must use the most cost-effective means to build or renovate lactation rooms.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69894.2. (a) On or before March 1, 2025, and by March 1 of each year thereafter, consistent with subdivision (d), the Judicial Council shall submit a report to the Legislature regarding how all funds previously appropriated by the Legislature for the purpose of compliance with Section 69894, including, but not limited to, the funds appropriated pursuant to Item 020-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, have been expended by the superior courts. The report shall include at least all of the following information: (1) The number of lactation rooms that have been constructed, installed, or renovated to comply with the requirements of Section 69894, including the cost per lactation room. (2) The plan for future construction, installation, or renovation of lactation rooms to comply with the requirements of Section 69894, including the average cost per lactation room, detailing the average cost for new construction, renovation of an existing court facility, and installation of portable lactation rooms that comply with subdivision (b) of Section 69894. (3) How many lactation rooms are estimated to be constructed, installed, or renovated upon expenditure of all funds previously appropriated by the Legislature. (4) The funds necessary for courts to fully comply with Section 69894 and provide to any court user access to a lactation room in any courthouse in which a lactation room is also provided to court employees in compliance with Section 1031 of the Labor Code. (5) The estimated dates, according to the Judicial Council, when the following will occur: (A) Courts will fully comply with Section 69894. (B) All funds previously appropriated by the Legislature for the purpose of compliance with Section 69894 will be expended. (b) In order to provide the greatest number of court users with access to the greatest number of lactation rooms in as many courthouses as possible, the superior court shall use the most cost-effective means possible to construct or renovate lactation rooms in courthouses, including by installing portable lactation rooms that comply with subdivision (b) of Section 69894. (c) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. (d) The report required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section shall be required only until courts either fully comply with Section 69894, or until all funds previously appropriated by the Legislature for the purpose of compliance with Section 69894 are expended. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 228, Sec. 2. (AB 3280) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  15. 69894.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Superior court employees in first-class counties are entitled to specified benefits, and they have a right to transfer to other county departments subject to approval and conditions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69894.3. Employees of the superior court in each county of the first class shall be entitled to step advancement, vacation, sick leave, holiday benefits and other leaves of absence and other benefits as may be directed by rules of the court. Where statutes require implementation by local ordinances for the extension of benefits to local officers and employees, these may be made applicable by rule to court personnel, including, but not limited to, jurors and judges. These benefits shall also include the same lump sum payments for sick leave and vacation for the superior court employees when they are separated from the service as are made to county employees of the county; except that lump-sum payments to court commissioners when separated from the service of the superior court shall be limited to accrued vacation if any, as is provided by local rule of court, exclusive of accrued sick leave. Court employees under this section shall have the right to transfer to other departments in the county government, subject to the approval of the board of supervisors, the county charter, and other usual conditions that may be placed upon the transfer, including, but not limited to, a requirement that the transferee successfully complete an appropriate civil service examination. The right of transfer shall not give any employee any additional rights by reason of their employment with the court, other than those to which they would have been entitled if the employment had been with a different department of the county government. Employment by the court shall be deemed to be employment by the county, if approved by rule of court, for the purpose of determining a court employee’s rights with respect to a county’s ordinances providing for salary step advancements and other employee benefits and rights, including, but not limited to, amount of compensation, vacations, sick leave, and accumulated sick leave. In any such county, attachés may be voluntarily transferred from a position in one judicial district to a position in another within the county and promoted or voluntarily demoted from a position in one judicial district to a position in another within the county in substantially the same manner as transfers, demotions and promotions are authorized generally in county departments or between departments of the county. Rules of the court may include other matters pertaining to the general administration of the court, including conditions of employment of court personnel, including, but not limited to, jurors and judges. When rules are adopted by a majority of the judges and filed with the Judicial Council, they shall have the same status as other rules of court adopted pursuant to Section 68070. When requested to do so by the court, the county shall, through the county civil service commission, furnish to the court services as may be required in connection with the recruitment and employment of court officers and employees. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 478, Sec. 45. (AB 1756) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  16. 69894.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    A court in a first-class county may assign an automobile instead of paying traveling expenses when it finds that doing so is in the court’s best interest.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69894.4. In each county of the first class, whenever, because of the nature of the duties of any judge or officer of the court, the court determines that the best interest of the court would be served, it may assign an automobile in lieu of allowing traveling expenses. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 478, Sec. 47. (AB 1756) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  17. 69894.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The court may, by rule, employ and assign officers or attachés to carry out the duties listed in Section 26806.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69894.5. The court may by rule employ and assign officers or attachés to perform the duties outlined in Section 26806 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 769.)
  18. 69894.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Los Angeles County, a majority of superior court judges may appoint 362 court reporters, and court reporters serve at the court’s pleasure.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69894.6. Notwithstanding Section 69894.1, in the County of Los Angeles, a majority of the judges of the superior court may appoint 362 court reporters at salary schedule 82F, NZ, N3. The salary schedule and notes are those found in the Los Angeles County Code, Title 6. Court reporters shall serve at the pleasure of the court and may at any time be removed by the court in its discretion. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 995, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  19. 69902.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    A county with an employee retirement system may add certain superior court employees and attachés paid by the county to that system.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69902. Any county having a retirement system for its employees may include in it the employees and attachés of the superior court of that county whose salaries are paid by the county. Where such action is taken by any county the included employees and attachés shall be subject to all of the provisions of the local retirement system. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  20. 69903.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In certain counties, superior court judges may appoint specified court officers and employees, and those appointees are exempt from civil service laws.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69903. In any county with a population of less than 1,073,200, but more than 1,069,700 as determined by the 1970 federal census, a majority of the judges of the superior court may appoint the listed officers and employees whose salaries shall be paid by the county as follows: Title Item 1 Executive officer ........................ 9030 1 Assistant executive officer ........................ 9031 1 Juvenile courts coordinator ........................ 9039 1 Probate commissioner ........................ 9050 2 Senior referees ........................ 9053 31 Court reporters ........................ 9056 1 Staff services assistant ........................ 0230 2 Secretary II ........................ 1220 1 Court statistician ........................ 9038 1 Supervising conciliation counselor ........................ 9054 1 Conciliation counselor ........................ 9057 3 Steno II ........................ 1210 1 Chief calendar clerk ........................ 9033 1 Chief deputy jury commissioner ........................ 9035 1 Chief deputy calendar clerk/jury commissioner ........................ 9034 1 Legal secretary reporter II ........................ 1245 10 Specialist clerks ........................ 1128 2 Supervising clerk I ........................ 1138 1 Chief probate investigator ........................ 9065 3 Probate investigators ........................ 9060 1 Clerk II ........................ 1120 Court reporter, pro tem ........................ F 78.16/day The item number set forth in the previous paragraph refers to the classifications contained in the Alameda County salary ordinance and superior court positions shall be paid the equivalent amount as specified in the salary ordinance. All personnel appointed pursuant to this section shall be exempt from civil service laws serving at the pleasure of the judges of the court and may at any time be removed by a majority thereof at their discretion. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, each judge may appoint a competent phonographic reporter who shall perform, in addition to his other duties, such secretarial services for the appointing judge as he requires in the performance of his official duties. With the approval of the board of supervisors, a majority of the judges may establish such additional titles and pay rates as are required and may appoint such additional commissioners, officers, assistants, and other employees as they deem necessary for the performance of the duties and exercise of the powers conferred by law upon the court and its members. Rates of compensation of all such officers, assistants, and other employees may be adjusted by joint action and approval of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the court. Such additional appointments or changes in compensation made pursuant to this section shall be on an interim basis and shall expire on the effective date of appropriate ratifying or modifying state legislation. All personnel except pro tem court reporters shall be entitled to salary advancement, vacation, sick leave, holiday benefits, other leaves of absence, and other benefits, not more than that provided in the Alameda County Administrative Code for county employees. However, vacation benefits for commissioner and referee classifications shall be determined by written court policy. All personnel except pro tem court reporters shall be included in the Alameda County retirement system. If the board of supervisors provides by ordinance or resolution for a rate of compensation for positions in any of the superior court classes specified in this section which is higher than that herein otherwise provided for, such higher rate of compensation shall be effective at the same time and in the same manner as rates of pay for Alameda County employees generally. Comparative classes shall be determined by a majority of the judges and the board of supervisors. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 418.)
  21. 69905.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    A majority of superior court judges in a county may appoint research assistants, and the county must pay their compensation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69905. In any county a majority of the judges of the superior court may appoint research assistants. The number and compensation of research assistants shall be set by the judges. The compensation of those research assistants shall be paid by the county in which they serve. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 973, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  22. 69906.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Mendocino County, assistant and deputy probation offices may exist only if created by ordinance from the board of supervisors, and the probation officer may appoint deputies or assistants only when the board has authorized those positions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69906.5. Notwithstanding Section 270 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, in Mendocino County the offices of assistant probation officer and deputy probation officer, or either of them, shall exist only if established by an ordinance adopted by the board of supervisors; and the probation officer may appoint one or more deputy or assistant probation officers only if the positions have been authorized by the board of supervisors. (Added by renumbering Section 69906 (as added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 775) by Stats. 1987, Ch. 56, Sec. 94.)
  23. 69907.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In San Diego County, superior court judges must receive the same specified insurance and benefits as the County’s chief administrative officer, and long-term disability insurance is subject to board approval.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69907. (a) In the County of San Diego, in addition to any other compensation and benefits, each judge of the superior court shall receive the same life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, comprehensive annual physical examinations, executive flexible benefits plan (except that if deferred compensation is selected, no adjustment based on retirement tier shall apply), and dental and vision insurance as provided by the County of San Diego for the classification of chief administrative officer. Changes in these benefits shall be effective on the same date as for those for the classification of chief administrative officer. (b) Subject to approval by the board of supervisors, each judge of the superior court shall receive long-term disability insurance to the same extent as provided by the County of San Diego for the classification of chief administrative officer. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1232, Sec. 4. Operative January 9, 1991, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 1232.)
  24. 69909.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Riverside County, superior court judges must receive the county flexible benefits plan and long-term disability insurance, with the latter subject to board of supervisors approval.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69909. (a) In the County of Riverside, in addition to any other compensation and benefits, each judge of the superior court shall receive the county flexible benefits plan. (b) Subject to approval by the board of supervisors, each judge of the superior court shall receive long-term disability insurance to the same extent as provided by the County of Riverside for other elected county officials. (Added by renumbering Section 69908 (as added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1232) by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 66.)
  25. 69917.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    A subordinate judicial officer may not privately practice law, except to the extent Judicial Council rules allow.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Officers, Attaches, and Employees Generally [69893.7 - 69917] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69917. A subordinate judicial officer may not engage in the private practice of law except to the extent permitted by Judicial Council rules. As used in this section, “subordinate judicial officer” means an officer appointed by the court to perform subordinate judicial duties as authorized by Section 22 of Article VI of the California Constitution. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 326. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  26. 69920.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. )

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    This article may be cited as the Superior Court Security Act of 2012 and is meant to carry out funding-related changes for superior court security.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. ) ## 69920. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Superior Court Security Act of 2012. This article implements the statutory changes necessary as a result of the realignment of superior court security funding enacted in Assembly Bill 118 (Chapter 40 of the Statutes of 2011), in which the Trial Court Security Account was established in Section 30025 to fund court security. As such, this article supersedes and replaces Function 8 of Rule 10.810 of the California Rules of Court. Although realignment changed the source of funding for court security, this article is not intended to, nor should it, result in reduced court security service delivery, increased obligations on sheriffs or counties, or other significant programmatic changes that would not otherwise have occurred absent realignment. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 41, Sec. 27. (SB 1021) Effective June 27, 2012.)
  27. 69921.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “court attendant,” “court security plan,” and “law enforcement security plan” for this article.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. ) ## 69921. For purposes of this article: (a) “Court attendant” means a nonarmed, nonlaw enforcement employee of the superior court who performs those functions specified by the court, except those functions that may only be performed by armed and sworn personnel. A court attendant is not a peace officer or a public safety officer. (b) “Court security plan” means a plan that is provided by the superior court to the Administrative Office of the Courts that includes a law enforcement security plan and all other court security matters. (c) “Law enforcement security plan” means a plan that is provided by a sheriff or marshal that includes policies and procedures for providing public safety and law enforcement services to the court. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 41, Sec. 28. (SB 1021) Effective June 27, 2012.)
  28. 69921.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. )

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    The sheriff is responsible for the necessary level of court security services, except where the marshal provides those services in Shasta and Trinity counties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. ) ## 69921.5. Except for court security services provided by the marshal in the Counties of Shasta and Trinity, the sheriff is responsible for the necessary level of court security services, as established by the memorandum of understanding described in subdivision (b) of Section 69926. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 1021) Effective June 27, 2012.)
  29. 69922.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. )

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    The sheriff must attend superior court sessions in the county when required, obey lawful court orders, and may provide certain court security services subject to a memorandum of understanding.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. ) ## 69922. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, whenever required, the sheriff shall attend all superior court sessions held within his or her county. A sheriff shall attend a noncriminal, nondelinquency action, however, only if the presiding judge or his or her designee makes a determination that the attendance of the sheriff at that action is necessary for reasons of public safety. The court may use court attendants in courtrooms hearing those noncriminal, nondelinquency actions. Notwithstanding any other law, the presiding judge or his or her designee may provide that a court attendant take charge of a jury, as provided in Sections 613 and 614 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The sheriff shall obey all lawful orders and directions of all courts held within his or her county. (b) Subject to the memorandum of understanding described in subdivision (b) of Section 69926, the court security services provided by the sheriff may include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following: (1) Bailiff functions, as defined in Sections 830.1 and 830.36 of the Penal Code, in criminal and noncriminal actions, including, but not limited to, attending court. (2) Taking charge of a jury, as provided in Sections 613 and 614 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (3) Patrolling hallways and other areas within court facilities. (4) Overseeing and escorting prisoners in holding cells within court facilities. (5) Providing security screening within court facilities. (6) Providing enhanced security for judicial officers and court personnel. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 41, Sec. 31. (SB 1021) Effective June 27, 2012.)
  30. 69923.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. )

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    A superior court generally may not pay a sheriff for court security services and equipment, except as this article allows.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. ) ## 69923. (a) A superior court shall not pay a sheriff for court security services and equipment, except as provided in this article. (b) Subject to the memorandum of understanding described in subdivision (b) of Section 69926, the court may pay for court security service delivery or other significant programmatic changes that would not otherwise have been required absent the realignment of superior court security funding enacted in Assembly Bill 118 (Chapter 40 of the Statutes of 2011), in which the Trial Court Security Account was established in Section 30025 to fund court security. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 41, Sec. 32. (SB 1021) Effective June 27, 2012.)
  31. 69925.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. )

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    The presiding judge, with the sheriff or marshal, must prepare an annual or multiyear court security plan. The Judicial Council must set the plan topics, identify efficient security practices, and create a review process.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. ) ## 69925. The presiding judge, in conjunction with the sheriff or marshal, shall develop an annual or multiyear comprehensive court security plan that includes the mutually agreed upon law enforcement security plan to be utilized by the court. The Judicial Council shall provide for the subject areas to be addressed in the plan and specify the most efficient practices for providing court security services. The Judicial Council shall establish a process for the review of court security plans by the Judicial Council in the California Rules of Court. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 41, Sec. 33. (SB 1021) Effective June 27, 2012.)
  32. 69926.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. )

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    In certain counties, the sheriff and superior court must work under a memorandum of understanding for court security, and the Judicial Council must set a dispute-resolution process if they cannot agree.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. ) ## 69926. (a) This section applies to the superior court and the sheriff in those counties in which the sheriff’s department provides court security services. (b) The sheriff, with the approval and authorization of the board of supervisors, shall, on behalf of the county, enter into an annual or multiyear memorandum of understanding with the superior court specifying an agreed-upon level of court security services and any other agreed-upon governing or operating procedures. The memorandum of understanding and the court security plan may be included in a single document. (c) If the superior court and the sheriff are unwilling or unable to enter into an agreement pursuant to this section at least 30 days before the expiration date of an existing memorandum of understanding, or if there is a dispute regarding the administration or level of services and equipment being provided under this article, the superior court, sheriff, and county shall meet and confer. The superior court shall designate a representative with authority to resolve the dispute, who shall meet and confer with representatives designated by the sheriff and county who have the authority to negotiate a resolution and recommend the resolution to the board of supervisors. The meeting shall occur within five business days of any party requesting that meeting. (d) If the meeting described in subdivision (c) does not result in a recommended resolution to the dispute, the presiding judge of the court, the sheriff, or the chair of the board of supervisors may request the assistance of the Administrative Director of the Courts, the President of the California State Sheriffs’ Association, and the President of the California State Association of Counties. Within 10 business days of the request, the representatives of the superior court, the sheriff, and the county involved in the dispute shall meet to discuss the dispute with the Administrative Office of the Courts, the California State Sheriffs’ Association, and the California State Association of Counties. The representatives of the superior court, the sheriff, and the county attending the meeting shall have the authority to negotiate a resolution on behalf of their respective principals. Any recommended resolution shall be approved by the board of supervisors, consistent with subdivision (b). (e) The Judicial Council shall, by rule of court, establish a process that, notwithstanding any other law, expeditiously and finally resolves disputes that are not settled in the meeting process described in subdivision (d). The rule of court shall do all of the following: (1) Provide a process for parties to submit disputes. (2) Provide for the assignment of a justice who is not from the court of appeal district in which the county, the superior court, and the sheriff are located. (3) Provide an expedited process for hearing these matters in a venue convenient to the parties and assigned justice. (4) Provide that the justice shall hear the petition and issue a decision on an expedited basis. (5) Provide a process for an appeal of the decision issued under paragraph (4). The appeal shall be heard in a court of appeal district other than the one in which the county, the superior court, and the sheriff are located. (f) The terms of a memorandum of understanding shall remain in effect, to the extent consistent with this article, and the sheriff shall continue to provide court security as required by this article, until the parties enter into a new memorandum of understanding. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 41, Sec. 35. (SB 1021) Effective June 27, 2012.)
  33. 69927.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. )

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    This section creates a process for counties to request funding for increased trial court security costs tied to certain court construction projects, and requires those requests to go to the Department of Finance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Superior Court Security [69920 - 69927] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. ) ## 69927. It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a process and funding mechanism for sheriffs that overall incur increased trial court security costs as a result of court construction projects that had an occupancy date on or after October 9, 2011. (a) Funding for increased trial court security costs pursuant to this section shall be funded by the General Fund, subject to an annual appropriation by the Legislature. (b) Counties that demonstrate increased trial court security costs incurred by the sheriff as a result of court construction projects that had an occupancy date on or after October 9, 2011, may request funding pursuant to this section. (1) Requests shall be submitted to the Department of Finance, and shall include, but not be limited to, information described in subdivision (d). (c) Counties shall assess and identify key, quantifiable differences between the previous court facility or facilities and the new or replacement facility that impose a measurable and higher level of court security costs incurred by the sheriff. (d) In evaluating requests, the Department of Finance shall consider on a case-by-case basis relevant factors, including, but not limited to: (1) Changes in court security due to the consolidation of court facilities. (2) Changes in overall court security costs due to the consolidation of court facilities. (3) The square footage of the facility that is accessible to the public. (4) Other design considerations, such as multiple floors or the distance between entry points and courtrooms. (5) The number of courtrooms compared to previous courtrooms. (6) The case types and time spent on various case types being heard in the new facility as compared to the previous facility or facilities. (7) The addition of holding cells and the escorting of inmates within the court facility. (8) The number of public entrances and security screening stations. (9) The presence of a security monitor or control panel. (10) The presence, location, and expected utilization of jury assembly rooms and juries. (11) Historical court security staffing and the use of deputies or court attendants. (12) Personnel costs for sheriff deputies and court attendant staff within the county. (13) The population of the county. (e) In evaluating the number of courtrooms under paragraph (5) of subdivision (d), the addition of courtrooms for new judgeships that have not been both authorized and funded may be excluded. (f) The Director of Finance, in his or her discretion, may limit the amount of funding provided within the annual appropriation. (g) Funds authorized pursuant to this section shall be used exclusively to fund trial court security provided by county sheriffs. No general county administrative costs may be paid with the funds provided, including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the funds received pursuant to this section. (h) Requests received by the Department of Finance shall be evaluated as expeditiously as possible. (i) Requests approved by the Department of Finance shall be considered ongoing, subject to an annual appropriation by the Legislature. The appropriation shall be adjusted annually by a rate commensurate with the growth in the Trial Court Security Growth Subaccount in the prior fiscal year. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 26, Sec. 9. (AB 1468) Effective June 20, 2014.)
  34. 69941.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    A superior court may appoint competent phonographic reporters and temporary official reporters as needed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69941. A superior court may appoint as many competent phonographic reporters, to be known as official reporters of such court, and such official reporters pro tempore, as are deemed necessary for the performance of the duties and the exercise of the powers conferred by law upon the court and its members. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 327. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  35. 69942.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    A person cannot be appointed as an official reporter of any court unless they first obtain a certified shorthand reporter license from the Court Reporters Board of California.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69942. No person shall be appointed to the position of official reporter of any court unless the person has first obtained a license to practice as a certified shorthand reporter from the Court Reporters Board of California. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 328. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  36. 69944.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    An official reporter or official reporter pro tempore cannot act as an official reporter in any court until required appeal transcripts have been fully completed and filed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69944. Until an official reporter of any court or official reporter pro tempore has fully completed and filed all transcriptions of the reporter’s notes in any case on appeal which the reporter is required by law to transcribe, the reporter is not competent to act as official reporter in any court. Violation of subdivision (e) of Section 8025 of the Business and Professions Code shall also render an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore incompetent to act as official reporter in any court. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 329. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  37. 69946.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Official court reporters and temporary official reporters must take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office before entering their duties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69946. Before entering upon the duties of his office, the official reporter of any court or official reporter pro tempore shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  38. 69947.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The official reporter must receive the fees set in this article, unless a county statute says otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69947. Except in counties where a statute provides otherwise, the official reporter shall receive for his services the fees prescribed in this article. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  39. 69948.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    This section sets daily fees for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases, with different rates for specific counties and some county boards of supervisors allowed to set higher rates by ordinance or resolution.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69948. (a) The fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases is fifty-five dollars ($55) a day, or any fractional part thereof. (b) In San Joaquin County, the compensation for superior court reporters shall be that prescribed by Section 69993. (c) In Madera County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance or resolution, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (d) In Kings County, the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases is one hundred forty dollars ($140) a day, or any fractional part thereof. (e) In Mariposa County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance or resolution, prescribe the rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (f) In Siskiyou County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (g) In Yuba County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance or resolution, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (h) In Butte County, pro tempore reporters shall receive a fee of seventy-five dollars ($75) a day, or any fractional part thereof, for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases. (i) In Sutter County, except as may otherwise be provided in Sections 70045.11 and 74839, the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases is one hundred ten dollars ($110) per day, or any fractional part thereof. However, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (j) In Napa County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (k) In Tehama County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (l) In Monterey County, the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases in any court is seventy-five dollars ($75) a day or any fractional part thereof. (m) In Nevada County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (n) In Calaveras County, the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases is seventy-five dollars ($75) per day, or any fractional part thereof. However, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (o) In Placer County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (p) In Sierra County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (q) In Trinity County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (r) In Humboldt County, the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases is seventy-five dollars ($75) per day, or any fractional part thereof. (s) In Del Norte County, the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases is seventy-five dollars ($75) per day, or any fractional part thereof. (t) In Alpine County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (u) In Glenn County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (v) In Colusa County, the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases is one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per day, or any fractional part thereof. (w) In Shasta County, the board of supervisors may prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (x) In Solano County, the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases is ninety dollars ($90) per day, or fifty-five dollars ($55) per half day or fractional part thereof. However, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (y) In Inyo County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (z) In Mono County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1447, Sec. 1.)
  40. 69948.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Modoc County, the board of supervisors may set a higher compensation rate for superior court reporters by ordinance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69948.5. Notwithstanding Section 69948, in Modoc County, the board of supervisors may, by ordinance, prescribe a higher rate of compensation for superior court reporters. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 230, Sec. 1.)
  41. 69949.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The reporting fee is $10 for each default or uncontested action or proceeding, but rises to $45 per day (or part of a day) if the daily or contested-case thresholds are met.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69949. The fee for reporting each default or uncontested action or proceeding is ten dollars ($10). If more than four defaults or uncontested matters are reported in any one day, or two or more defaults are reported in conjunction with any contested case, the fee is forty-five dollars ($45) a day, or any fractional part thereof. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 653.)
  42. 69950.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    This section sets transcript-copying fees and says a trial court may not unilaterally change its practice for counting words or folios on a typical transcript page.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69950. (a) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words. (b) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words. (c) A trial court practice and policy as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page shall not be unilaterally changed by a trial court. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 257, Sec. 11. (AB 177) Effective September 23, 2021.)
  43. 69950.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The Judicial Council must submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2024, and work with specified stakeholder groups.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69950.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2024, the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature recommendations to increase uniformity in transcription rate expenditures in California. The intent of the report shall be to not reduce the rate of pay or overall compensation to reporters or jeopardize collective bargaining agreements. The Judicial Council shall work in collaboration with key stakeholder groups, including the California Court Reporters Association, exclusively recognized employee organizations representing court reporters, and the Court Reporters Board of California. (b) The report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 257, Sec. 12. (AB 177) Effective September 23, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, by its own provisions.)
  44. 69951.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    For transcription, the reporter may charge an extra 50% for special daily copy service.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69951. For transcription, the reporter may charge an additional 50 percent for special daily copy service. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 257, Sec. 13. (AB 177) Effective September 23, 2021.)
  45. 69952.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The court may order a verbatim record in listed cases, but generally may not order transcription and payment from the county treasury except for material reported under Section 269.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69952. (a) The court may specifically direct the making of a verbatim record and payment therefor shall be from the county treasury on order of the court in the following cases: (1) Criminal matters. (2) Juvenile proceedings. (3) Proceedings to declare a minor free from custody. (4) Proceedings under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, (Part 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (5) As otherwise provided by law. (b) Except as otherwise authorized by law, the court shall not order to be transcribed and paid for out of the county treasury any matter or material except that reported by the reporter pursuant to Section 269 of the Code of Civil Procedure. When there is no official reporter in attendance and a reporter pro tempore is appointed, his or her reasonable expenses for traveling and detention shall be fixed and allowed by the court and paid in like manner. When the court orders a daily transcript, necessitating the services of two phonographic reporters, the reporting fee for each of the reporters and the transcript fee shall be proper charges against the county treasury, and the daily transcript shall be pursuant to Section 269 of the Code of Civil Procedure. When the daily transcript is prepared by a single reporter, an additional fee for technological services, as set by the court with the agreement of the reporter, may be imposed. However, the total of the fee for a single reporter and the fee for technological services shall be less than the total fee for two reporters. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 823, Sec. 2.)
  46. 69953.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    If a verbatim record is not made at public expense, the parties split the cost equally, though either party may choose to pay all of it.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69953. In any case where a verbatim record is not made at public expense pursuant to Section 69952 or other provisions of law, the cost of making any verbatim record shall be paid by the parties in equal proportion; and either party at his option may pay the whole. In either case, all amounts so paid by the party to whom costs are awarded shall be taxed as costs in the case. The fees for transcripts and copies ordered by the parties shall be paid by the party ordering them. Except as provided in Section 69952, no reporter shall perform any service in a civil action other than transcriptions until his fee for it has been deposited with the clerk of the court or with the reporter. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 823, Sec. 3.)
  47. 69953.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    If a civil case daily transcript needs more than one phonographic reporter, the requesting party must pay an extra daily fee tied to the per diem rate for pro tempore reporters.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69953.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever a daily transcript is ordered in a civil case requiring the services of more than one phonographic reporter, the party requesting the daily transcript, in addition to any other required fee, shall pay a fee per day, or portion thereof, equal to the per diem rate for pro tempore reporters established by statute, local rule, or ordinance for the services of each additional reporter for the first day and each subsequent day the additional reporters are required. This fee shall be distributed to the court in which it was collected to offset the cost of the additional reporter. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 75, Sec. 116. Effective July 19, 2005. Operative January 1, 2006, by Sec. 156 of Ch. 75.)
  48. 69954.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Rules on transcript pricing and reuse: computer-assisted transcripts on non-paper media are paid at the paper rate, with limited extra fees allowed; purchasers may reuse copies for exhibits or internal use, but not resell or provide them to others.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69954. (a) Transcripts prepared by a reporter using computer assistance and delivered on a medium other than paper shall be compensated at the same rate set for paper transcripts, except the reporter may also charge an additional fee not to exceed the cost of the medium or any copies thereof. (b) The fee for a second copy of a transcript on appeal in computer-readable format ordered by or on behalf of a requesting party within 120 days of the filing or delivery of the original transcript shall be compensated at one-third the rate set forth for a second copy of a transcript as provided in Section 69950. A reporter may also charge an additional fee not to exceed the cost of the medium or any copies thereof. (c) The fee for a computer-readable transcript shall be paid by the requesting court, party, or person, unless the computer-readable transcript is requested by a party in lieu of a paper transcript required to be delivered to that party by the rules of court. In that event, the fee shall be chargeable as statute or rule provides for the paper transcript. (d) Any court, party, or person who has purchased a transcript may, without paying a further fee to the reporter, reproduce a copy or portion thereof as an exhibit pursuant to court order or rule, or for internal use, but shall not otherwise provide or sell a copy or copies to any other party or person. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1016, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  49. 69955.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Court reporters must keep and label reporting notes, preserve them properly, and deliver them to the court clerk in specified situations.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69955. (a) As used in this section, “reporting notes” are the reporting notes of all court reporters employed to report in the courts of California, who may be known as official reporters and official reporters pro tempore. Reporting notes are official records of the court. Reporting notes shall be kept by the reporter taking the notes in a place designated by the court, or, upon order of the court, delivered to the clerk of the court. (b) The reporting notes may be kept in any form of communication or representation including paper, electronic, or magnetic media or other technology capable of reproducing for transcription the testimony of the proceedings according to standards or guidelines for the preservation and reproduction of the medium adopted by the American National Standards Institute or the Association for Information and Image Management. Reporting notes shall be stored in an environment free from excessive moisture, temperature variation, and electromagnetic fields if stored on a medium other than paper. (c) The reporting notes shall be labeled with the date recorded, the department number of the court, and the name of the court reporter. The reporting notes shall be indexed for convenient retrieval and access. Instructions for access to data stored on a medium other than paper shall be documented. (d) If the reporting notes are kept in any form other than paper, one duplicate backup copy of the notes shall be stored in a manner and place that reasonably assures its preservation. (e) Reporting notes produced under subdivision (b) may be destroyed upon the order of the court after 10 years from the taking of the notes in criminal proceedings and after five years from the taking of the notes in all other proceedings, unless the notes report proceedings in capital felony cases including the preliminary hearing. No reporting notes in a capital felony case proceeding shall be destroyed until such time as the Supreme Court on request by the court clerk authorizes the destruction. (f) A periodic review of the media on which the reporting notes are stored shall be conducted to assure that a storage medium is not obsolete and that current technology is capable of accessing and reproducing the records for the required retention period. (g) If the reporting notes of an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore have not been delivered to the clerk of the court, the notes shall be delivered by the reporter to the clerk of the court upon the reporter’s retirement, resignation, dismissal, termination of appointment, or in the case of any other absence for a period of more than 30 days or longer as designated by the court. Upon the order of the court, the notes shall be returned to the reporter upon the reporter’s return from such absence. In the event of the reporter’s death, the notes shall be delivered to the clerk of the court by the reporter’s personal representative. (h) If reporting notes delivered to the clerk of the court are to be transcribed, the court reporter who took the notes shall be given the first opportunity to make the transcription, unless the reporter cannot be located, refuses to transcribe the notes, or is found to be incompetent to transcribe the notes. (i) A court reporter shall be reimbursed for the actual cost of the medium on which the reporting notes are kept, whether on paper, diskette, or other media in compliance with this section. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 332. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  50. 69956.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The official reporter must perform duties required by law and, when not otherwise occupied by other code duties, must provide stenographic or clerical assistance to superior court judges as directed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69956. The official reporter shall perform the duties required of him by law. When not actually engaged in the performance of any other duty imposed on him by this code, he shall render stenographic or clerical assistance, or both, to the judge or judges of the superior court as such judge or judges may direct. In addition to the compensation otherwise provided by law, any reporter required to render such stenographic or clerical assistance shall receive such compensation therefor as the superior court may prescribe, not to exceed the sum of twenty dollars ($20) a day, which shall be payable by the county in the same manner and from the same funds as other salary demands against the county. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1531.)
  51. 69957.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Courts may use electronic recording in limited civil, misdemeanor, or infraction cases when an official reporter is unavailable, but only with approved equipment and required notices; the section also restricts use, approval, and retention of those recordings.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69957. (a) If an official reporter or an official reporter pro tempore is unavailable to report an action or proceeding in a court, subject to the availability of approved equipment and equipment monitors, the court may order that, in a limited civil case, or a misdemeanor or infraction case, the action or proceeding be electronically recorded, including all the testimony, the objections made, the ruling of the court, the exceptions taken, all arraignments, pleas, and sentences of defendants in criminal cases, the arguments of the attorneys to the jury, and all statements and remarks made and oral instructions given by the judge. A transcript derived from an electronic recording may be utilized whenever a transcript of court proceedings is required. Transcripts derived from electronic recordings shall include a designation of “inaudible” or “unintelligible” for those portions of the recording that contain no audible sound or are not discernible. The electronic recording device and appurtenant equipment shall be of a type approved by the Judicial Council for courtroom use and shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for or use electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding, including for purposes of judicial notetaking, or to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a court may use electronic recording equipment for the internal personnel purpose of monitoring the performance of subordinate judicial officers, as defined in Section 71601 of the Government Code, hearing officers, and temporary judges while proceedings are conducted in the courtroom, if notice is provided to the subordinate judicial officer, hearing officer, or temporary judge, and to the litigants, that the proceeding may be recorded for that purpose. An electronic recording made for the purpose of monitoring that performance shall not be used for any other purpose and shall not be made publicly available. Any recording made pursuant to this subdivision shall be destroyed two years after the date of the proceeding unless a personnel matter is pending relating to performance of the subordinate judicial officer, hearing officer, or temporary judge. (c) Prior to purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment, a court shall obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council, which may grant that approval only if the use of the technology or equipment will be consistent with this section. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 170, Sec. 1. (AB 2657) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  52. 69958.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Superior courts must report certain electronic recording equipment purchases and leases to the Judicial Council, and the Judicial Council must report the same information to the Legislature.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69958. Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used. (b) The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used. (c) The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment. (d) The type of equipment purchased or leased. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 227, Sec. 63. Effective August 16, 2004.)
  53. 69959.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Courts may not use remote court reporting to make the record of proceedings, and they may not spend funds on equipment or software to support it.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69959. (a) Remote court reporting shall not be used by courts to make the record of any court proceedings, and courts shall not expend any funds to purchase equipment or software to facilitate the use of remote court reporting. (b) “Remote court reporting” means the use of a stenographic reporter who is not present in the courtroom to produce a verbatim record of court proceedings that are transmitted by audiovisual means to the reporter. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 419, Sec. 1. (AB 253) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  54. 69959.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    This section authorizes certain superior courts to run a remote court reporting pilot project and sets rules, equipment, limits, deadlines, and reporting requirements.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Official Reporters Generally [69941 - 69959.5] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 69959.5. (a) For purposes of this section, “remote court reporting” means the use of a stenographic reporter who is not present in the courtroom to produce a verbatim record of court proceedings that are transmitted by audiovisual means to the reporter. (b) Notwithstanding Section 69959, the Superior Courts of the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Monterey, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Tulare, and Ventura are authorized to conduct pilot projects, beginning on July 1, 2025, to study the potential use of remote court reporting to make the verbatim record of certain court proceedings. Participating superior courts shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The remote court reporting shall be performed only by full-time official reporters licensed pursuant to Section 8024 of the Business and Professions Code and employed by the participating superior court who have at least two years of courtroom experience in a California superior court. Court reporters who participate in the remote court reporting pilot project shall be treated in the same manner as other official reporters employed by the court, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, classification, seniority, job description, and bargaining units. (2) The official reporters shall be physically located in a court facility while performing the remote court reporting. Alternatively, the superior court and the exclusive representative of the official reporters may meet and confer and reach agreement by June 30, 2025, to include additional offsite locations to test remote court reporting. Such an agreement shall also specify the equipment needed for these locations and how the participating court will provide that equipment. (3) (A) No more than 20 percent of the total full-time official court reporters, or for courts with fewer than 10 full-time official court reporters, 2 court reporters, in the participating court may be in the pilot project. (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), in counties with a population of 2,000,000 or more, no more than 10 percent of the total full-time official court reporters in the participating court may be in the pilot project. (C) The participating superior court shall equip courtrooms with necessary equipment by no later than June 30, 2025. For the purposes of this chapter, “necessary equipment” means: (i) Individual microphones for each participant, including the judicial officer, witnesses, jury box, counsel table, and lectern or podium or other place where participants may speak. (ii) (I) Cameras with a dedicated frontal view of the judicial officer, witnesses, jury box, counsel tables, and lectern or podium or other place where participants may speak. (II) Notwithstanding subclause (I), the camera in the jury box shall not be utilized any time jurors or prospective jurors are present. The camera shall be removed from the courtroom, covered, or otherwise disabled in a manner to permit a juror or prospective juror and court personnel to easily recognize the camera is not active. (iii) Speakers that allow the court reporter to be heard clearly throughout the courtroom. (iv) Speakers and microphone for the court reporter. (v) Camera for the court reporter. (vi) Two-way means of communication between the court reporter and the judicial officer. Court reporters shall be given the ability to mute and unmute their own audio to maintain communication with the judicial officer. (4) A participating court may elect to use remote court reporting in limited civil, law and motion for unlimited civil cases, family law, child support, probate, juvenile dependency, juvenile delinquency, and felony and misdemeanor criminal proceedings except preliminary hearings, trials, and death penalty cases. (5) Transcripts created through remote court reporting as part of the pilot project may be used whenever a transcript of court proceedings is required. The fees of the official reporter and costs of transcript preparation for remote court reporting shall be the same as when an official reporter is present in the courtroom. (6) Court reporters participating in the pilot project shall not be held responsible for failures in technology or equipment. If technology or audibility issues inhibit the court reporter’s ability to accurately capture and certify a verbatim record, the court shall temporarily suspend the proceeding until the issues can be resolved. A trial court shall not retaliate or threaten to retaliate against a court reporter who notifies the judicial officer that technology or audibility issues are impeding the creation and certification of the verbatim record of a proceeding. (7) (A) Each participating superior court shall submit data and information to the Judicial Council on the results of the pilot project. In compiling feedback on the results, each superior court shall obtain feedback from the following individuals who participated in the pilot project: (i) At least two judicial officers or, if only one judicial officer participated, that judicial officer. (ii) At least two court reporters chosen by the exclusive bargaining representative of the official court reporters or, if only one court reporter participated, that court reporter. (iii) At least two attorneys who regularly practice in the participating court. (iv) The chief public defender or their designee if the remote reporting occurred in criminal or juvenile delinquency proceedings. (v) The district attorney or their designee if the remote reporting occurred in criminal or juvenile delinquency proceedings. (B) The Judicial Council shall compile the results from each participating superior court and prepare a report for the Legislature. This report shall be presented to the Legislature, along with each participating superior court’s individual report, in accordance with Section 9795, within six months of the conclusion of the pilot project. (c) (1) All pilot projects authorized pursuant to this section shall terminate by no later than July 1, 2026. A participating superior court shall terminate its pilot project earlier if the court determines that the use of remote court reporting is prejudicing the rights of litigants or the interests of justice. (2) This section shall remain in effect only until June 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 250, Sec. 1. (AB 3013) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of June 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
  55. 69990.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 70,000 to 100,000 [69990 - 69991] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 461. )

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    In counties with 70,000 to 100,000 people (based on the 1940 census), a majority of superior court judges may appoint enough regular official phonographic reporters to cover the court’s proceedings.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 70,000 to 100,000 [69990 - 69991] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 461. ) ## 69990. In each county with a population of more than 70,000 and less than 100,000, as determined by the 1940 federal census, to assist the court in the transaction of its judicial business, a majority of the judges of the superior court for such county may appoint as many regular official phonographic reporters as necessary to report the proceedings in the court. The number of reporters so appointed shall not exceed at any one time the number of offices of judge provided by law for the court. The reporters shall hold office during the pleasure of a majority of the judges of said court. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 461.)
  56. 69991.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 70,000 to 100,000 [69990 - 69991] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 461. )

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    Official reporters appointed under Section 69990 must perform their duties as provided elsewhere by law, and the section sets their pay for criminal and civil reporting work.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 70,000 to 100,000 [69990 - 69991] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 461. ) ## 69991. The duties of official reporters appointed pursuant to Section 69990 shall be performed as elsewhere provided by law. As full compensation for taking notes in criminal cases in the superior court each reporter shall receive a monthly salary of one thousand eighty-one dollars ($1,081), and the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in civil contested cases is seventy-five dollars ($75) a day, or any fractional part thereof, and for the purposes of retirement, the compensation of each reporter shall be deemed to be the total of all per diem and transcription fees paid by the county to all of the reporters of the superior court for all phonographic reporting services, divided by the number of superior court official reporters, plus his salary. All other fees of such reporters shall be as elsewhere provided by law. In cases where it is necessary to appoint a pro tempore reporter, he shall be allowed the fees elsewhere provided by law. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 936.)
  57. 69992.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.1. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 750,000 to 1,070,000 [69992 - 69992.2] ( Article 10.1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 601, Sec. 1. )

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    This article applies only to counties with populations between 750,000 and 1,070,000, based on the 1970 federal census.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.1. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 750,000 to 1,070,000 [69992 - 69992.2] ( Article 10.1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 601, Sec. 1. ) ## 69992. This article applies to counties containing a population of 750,000 and under 1,070,000 according to the 1970 federal census. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 601, Sec. 1. Effective July 19, 1984.)
  58. 69992.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.1. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 750,000 to 1,070,000 [69992 - 69992.2] ( Article 10.1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 601, Sec. 1. )

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    The fee required by Section 69992.1 is taxed as court costs for a party who paid it and who is awarded costs, and it is not subject to Government Code Section 6103.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.1. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 750,000 to 1,070,000 [69992 - 69992.2] ( Article 10.1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 601, Sec. 1. ) ## 69992.2. The fee required by Section 69992.1 shall be taxed as costs in favor of any party paying the same and to whom costs are awarded by the judgment of the court. Such fee shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 6103 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 601, Sec. 1. Effective July 19, 1984.)
  59. 69993.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.2. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 240,000 to 260,000 [69993- 69993.] ( Article 10.2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 806. )

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    In San Joaquin County, each superior court reporter must be paid a salary set by the County Board of Supervisors, and the number of reporters must be at least the number of superior court judicial positions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.2. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 240,000 to 260,000 [69993- 69993.] ( Article 10.2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 806. ) ## 69993. In San Joaquin County, each superior court reporter shall be paid a salary to be established by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. The number of superior court reporters shall not be less than the number of San Joaquin County Superior Court judicial positions. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 703, Sec. 2.5.)
  60. 69994.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. )

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    In qualifying counties, the judges may appoint regular official phonographic reporters, but the number appointed cannot exceed the number of judge offices provided by law.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. ) ## 69994. This article shall apply in a county having a population of more than 490,000 and less than 503,000, as determined by the 1960 federal census. The judges of the superior and municipal courts of such county, a majority concurring, may appoint as many regular official phonographic reporters as may be necessary to report the proceedings in the courts of the county and to perform such other duties as are prescribed by law. The number of reporters so appointed shall not exceed the number of offices of judges provided by law for superior and municipal courts of such county. Such reporters shall hold office during the pleasure of the judges of such court, a majority concurring. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1302.)
  61. 69994.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. )

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    Judges in these courts may appoint additional phonographic reporters when needed to prevent delay, and those reporters must be paid at the same daily rate used for official phonographic reporters in their first year of service.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. ) ## 69994.1. When needed in order that the judicial business of the courts in such county may be carried on without delay, the judges of such courts may appoint as many additional phonographic reporters as the business of the courts may require, who shall be known as official reporters pro tempore, and who shall be compensated at the same rate of compensation as official phonographic reporters in such county would be compensated for the first year of service computed on a daily basis. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 217.)
  62. 69994.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. )

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    Sets annual salaries for regular official phonographic reporters and allows lower first-through-fourth-year salaries; also allows judges of the superior and municipal courts to appoint a supervising phonographic reporter at set salary levels.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. ) ## 69994.2. The regular official phonographic reporters shall be compensated at an annual salary of forty-seven thousand seven hundred eleven dollars ($47,711), except that these reporters may be employed at an annual salary of thirty-nine thousand two hundred thirty-four dollars ($39,234) for the first year of service, at an annual salary of forty-one thousand one hundred ninety-six dollars ($41,196) for the second year of service, at an annual salary of forty-three thousand two hundred sixty-three dollars ($43,263) for the third year of service, and at an annual salary of forty-five thousand four hundred thirty-five dollars ($45,435) for the fourth year of service. The judges of the superior and municipal courts of such county, a majority concurring, may appoint a supervising phonographic reporter at an annual salary of forty-nine thousand six hundred fifty-three dollars ($49,653) except that such reporter may be employed at an annual salary of forty-five thousand thirty-eight dollars ($45,038) for the first year of service and at an annual salary of forty-seven thousand two hundred ninety-three dollars ($47,293) for the second year of service. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1091, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  63. 69994.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. )

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    Each salaried official reporter is entitled to vacation and sick leave, retirement, and other county employee benefits, including participation in certain insurance plans.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. ) ## 69994.3. In addition to the compensation provided in this article, each salaried official reporter shall be entitled to, and shall receive, vacation and sick leave allowances, retirement, and other privileges and benefits as are now, or may hereafter be provided for the employees of the County of Sacramento, including the right to participate in any group accident, health, or life insurance plan adopted by the board of supervisors of the county. For the purpose of such retirement system, the salary or compensation provided for reporters in this article shall be deemed their entire compensation. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1302.)
  64. 69994.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. )

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    Courts may not charge parties extra fees for a phonographic reporter’s shorthand reporting, except a civil party ordering a daily transcript must pay for a pro tempore reporter if required.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. ) ## 69994.4. No further fee than that herein provided shall be collected from, or assessed against, any party to any proceeding for the services of a phonographic reporter in taking down in shorthand the testimony and other proceedings in the trial or hearing of any matter as required by law or by order of the court, except that in a civil case when a daily transcript is ordered by a party, such party shall pay for the services of a pro tempore reporter if required; but a phonographic reporter shall be allowed, and shall receive, unless waived by him, the fees allowed by law for transcribing his shorthand notes of the testimony and proceedings reported by him, and such fees for transcription shall be paid as provided by law. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1302.)
  65. 69994.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. )

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    Salaries under this article must be paid every two weeks from the county’s general fund.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. ) ## 69994.5. The salaries provided for in this article shall be paid in biweekly installments from the general fund of the county, and shall be allowed and audited in the same manner as other salary demands against the county. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1257.)
  66. 69994.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. )

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    Reporters appointed under this article are designated official court reporters of the County of Sacramento, and they are not subject to county administrative office or civil service commission authority.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. ) ## 69994.8. All reporters appointed pursuant to this article shall be known as official court reporters of the County of Sacramento. As attachés of the court, official reporters shall not be subject to the authority of any county administrative office or civil service commission. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1302.)
  67. 69994.9.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. )

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    The court may create additional classifications and compensation rates if the board of supervisors approves, and compensation rates for regular official phonographic reporters may also be adjusted with approval from the board and a majority of the judges.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.3. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 490,000 to 503,000 [69994 - 69994.9] ( Article 10.3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 736. ) ## 69994.9. With the approval of the board of supervisors the court may establish such additional classifications and rates of compensation as are required. Rates of compensation of regular official phonographic reporters may be adjusted by approval of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the courts. Such appointments or changes in compensation made pursuant to this paragraph shall be on an interim basis and shall expire 60 days after the final adjournment of the next regular session of the Legislature unless ratified at such session. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1302.)
  68. 69995.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.4. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 375,000 to 400,000 [69995 - 69999] ( Heading of Article 10.4 amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1126. )

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    In Ventura County, superior court judges may appoint and supervise court reporters, and the section sets their duties, pay, benefits, and limits on extra compensation when they serve the municipal court.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.4. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 375,000 to 400,000 [69995 - 69999] ( Heading of Article 10.4 amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1126. ) ## 69995. (a) In Ventura County, a majority of the judges of the superior court may appoint as many competent official phonographic reporters as the business of the superior court requires, and as required to provide court reporting service to the municipal court of the county as provided in subdivision (c). The court may additionally employ as many pro tempore phonographic reporters as may from time to time be required to supplement the services of the official court reporters. The court may further appoint one of the official court reporters to serve as senior superior court reporter to coordinate and supervise the activities of official and pro tempore court reporters. Official reporters of the superior court shall be exempt from the provisions of any civil service system as employees of the court. They shall serve at the pleasure of a majority of the judges thereof, subject to such court rules and policy as may be adopted by the judges for regulation of superior court personnel. Official and pro tempore superior court reporters shall provide court reporting services for such departments of the superior court and divisions of the municipal court, for such criminal, juvenile and civil proceedings, and proceedings before the grand jury, as directed by the presiding judges of the respective courts, subject to the provisions of this section. (b) The salary paid to official full-time superior court reporters for services in reporting any and all testimony and proceedings in the superior and municipal courts and before the grand jury, shall be a five-step salary range with biweekly amounts equivalent to ninety percent (90%) of the corresponding steps in the established salary range for official superior court reporters in Los Angeles County. The initial hiring rate for official superior court reporters shall be the first step of the salary range, and subsequent increases within the range shall be at intervals of six months from the first to second step, and one year between each succeeding step, as determined by the court, based on satisfactory performance. Nothing herein shall prohibit the initial appointment or subsequent elevation of a reporter’s salary from the steps herein specified, as may be determined by the court on the basis of experience, qualifications and meritorious performance. The salary of the official court reporter who is appointed to serve as senior superior court reporter, shall be fixed at ten percent (10%) above the biweekly salary steps specified for official superior court reporters. The salary range of official court reporters may be adjusted by joint action and approval of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the superior court. Such changes in compensation made pursuant to this provision shall be on an interim basis and shall expire January 1 following adjournment of the next regular session of the Legislature unless ratified at such session. The per diem compensation for pro tempore reporters serving the superior or municipal court or the grand jury shall be established at one-tenth (1/10) of the top step in the biweekly salary range established for official superior court reporters, for each day of service or any portion thereof. Official reporters of the superior court shall be entitled to all benefits provided for the employees of the county, including, but not limited to, participation in county retirement plans, vacation, holiday and sick leave benefits, and insurance plans. These benefits shall also include the same lump-sum payments for benefit accrual balances upon separation from service, as are made to employees of the county. All other compensation, fees, and benefits for official and pro tempore superior court reporters shall be as elsewhere provided by law. (c) Upon request of the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of Ventura County, official and pro tempore reporters of the superior court shall act as pro tempore reporters in the municipal court in all proceedings of the municipal court where their services may be required. Official superior court reporters who are assigned to serve as pro tempore municipal court reporters under this provision, shall receive no additional compensation for such services, and pro tempore superior court reporters who are assigned to serve as pro tempore municipal court reporters shall not receive compensation in excess of one per diem fee for service in either or both of such courts on any single court day. Requests to provide the municipal court with the services of superior court reporters shall be directed to either the presiding judge or the executive officer of the superior court by either the presiding judge or the executive officer of the municipal court, and shall be effective only during the pleasure of the judges of both courts, a majority of the judges of each court concurring. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 340.)
  69. 69998.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.4. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 375,000 to 400,000 [69995 - 69999] ( Heading of Article 10.4 amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1126. )

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    No extra fee may be charged to a party for a phonographic reporter’s in-court reporting services, and the reporter may receive the allowed transcription fees unless waived.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.4. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 375,000 to 400,000 [69995 - 69999] ( Heading of Article 10.4 amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1126. ) ## 69998. No further fee than that prescribed in this article shall be collected from, or assessed against, any party to any proceeding for the services of a phonographic reporter in taking down in shorthand the testimony and other proceedings in the trial or hearing of any matter as required by law or by order of the court, but a phonographic reporter shall be allowed and unless waived by him shall receive the fees allowed for transcribing his shorthand notes of the testimony and proceedings reported by him, as elsewhere provided by law. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1126.)
  70. 69999.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.4. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 375,000 to 400,000 [69995 - 69999] ( Heading of Article 10.4 amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1126. )

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    A fee under this article is taxed as court costs for the paying party if costs are awarded, is not subject to Section 6103, and does not have to be paid by parties exempt from costs under other statutes. The county clerk must send the collected money to the county treasurer each month.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.4. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 375,000 to 400,000 [69995 - 69999] ( Heading of Article 10.4 amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1126. ) ## 69999. Any fee required by this article shall be taxed as costs in favor of any party paying it and to whom costs are awarded by the judgment of the court. Such fee shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 6103 of this code. Such fee shall not be required of any party who is exempted from the payment of costs by any statute other than Section 6103 of this code. On or before the first day of each calendar month, the county clerk shall transmit to the county treasurer all money paid to him pursuant to this article during the preceding calendar month, or up to the day immediately preceding that on which he transmits the money. The money shall be deposited in the general fund of the county. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1126.)
  71. 7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    A deputy or law-authorized person may exercise a public officer’s power or perform the officer’s duty, unless the code says otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 7. Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon, a public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized, pursuant to law, by the officer, unless this code expressly provides otherwise. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  72. 7.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    A state department director may appoint a qualifying deputy director to act in the director’s place on a board, commission, committee, or other state governing body.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 7.5. Whenever, by any law, the director of any state department is made a member of a state board, commission, or committee, or of the governing body of any state agency or authority, the director may designate a deputy director of that department holding a position specified in subdivision (f) or (g) of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution to act as such member in his or her place and stead, to all intents and purposes as though the director were personally present, including the right of the deputy to be counted in constituting a quorum, to participate in the proceedings of the board, commission, committee, or other governing body, and to vote upon any and all matters. Not more than one director shall be represented by such a deputy at any meeting or session of a board, commission, committee, or other governing body. The director so designating such a deputy shall be responsible for the acts of the deputy acting under such designation in the same manner and to the same extent that the director is responsible for the acts of the deputy performing his or her official duties as deputy director of the department. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 436, Sec. 1.)
  73. 7.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    Certain constitutional officers may appoint specified deputies to act in their place on designated boards and bodies, but some appointments and substitute presiding roles are restricted.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 7.6. (a) If by law, any officer whose office is created by the California Constitution is made a member of a state board, commission, or committee, or of the governing body of any state agency or authority, the officer may designate a deputy of his or her office holding a position specified in subdivision (c) of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution to act as the member in the constitutional officer’s place and stead, to all intents and purposes as though the constitutional officer was personally present, including the right of the deputy to be counted in constituting a quorum, to participate in the proceedings of the board, commission, committee, or other governing body, and to vote upon any and all matters. The constitutional officer so designating a deputy shall be responsible for the acts of the deputy acting under the designation in the same manner and to the same extent that the constitutional officer is responsible for the acts of the deputy performing his or her official duties as a deputy of the office of the constitutional officer. (b) The Lieutenant Governor may designate any person in his or her office holding a position specified in subdivision (c) or (f) of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution to act as a deputy for the purposes of this section only. However, the Lieutenant Governor may not appoint a person to act as a deputy for him or her at meetings of the Senate, or of the Regents of the University of California, or of the Trustees of the California State University. (c) The Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court may designate a judge or employee of a state court or an employee of the Administrative Office of the Courts to act as a deputy for the purposes of this section. (d) The Attorney General may also designate any employee in his or her office to act as a deputy for the purpose of this section. However, no person designated by the Attorney General pursuant to this section to act as a member on any state board, commission, committee, or governing body of which the Attorney General is presiding officer shall act as presiding officer in his or her place. (e) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may designate any person in his or her office holding a position specified in Section 2.1 of Article IX of the California Constitution to act as a deputy for the purposes of this section. However, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may not appoint a person to act as a deputy for him or her at meetings of the State Board of Education, of the Regents of the University of California, or of the Trustees of the California State University. (f) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (e), inclusive, not more than one officer subject to this section shall be represented by a deputy subject to this section at any meeting or session of the State Lands Commission. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 182, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2009.)
  74. 7.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    Sections 7.5 and 7.6 do not change Section 7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 7.7. The provisions of Sections 7.5 and 7.6 do not affect or modify in any manner the provisions of Section 7. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 463.)
  75. 7.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    Certain department directors may appoint a deputy or assistant director to serve in their place on the State Allocation Board, and that appointee has the director’s board powers while sitting on the board.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 7.8. Notwithstanding anything in this code to the contrary, the Directors of Finance, General Services, and Education may appoint any deputy or assistant director in their respective departments to act in their place and stead on the State Allocation Board, irrespective of whether said deputy or assistant director holds a position specified in subdivision (g) of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution, and irrespective of whether there shall be more than one such person representing a director at any meeting of such board. Such person, while sitting on said board, shall have all the powers the director he represents would have had, including the right to be counted in a quorum, the right to participate in the proceedings of the board and to vote on any and all matters. The director so designating such a deputy or assistant director shall be responsible for the acts of the person acting under such designation in the same manner and to the same extent that the director is responsible for the acts of the deputy or assistant director performing his official duties as deputy or assistant director of the department. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373.)
  76. 7.9.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    Certain state officers may appoint deputies to act for them on specified state boards and bodies, but the Superintendent of Public Instruction cannot use that delegation for certain education-related meetings.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 7.9. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Controller, the Treasurer, the Director of Finance, or the Superintendent of Public Instruction may designate any deputy of his or her office to act in his or her place and stead on any state board, commission, committee, or governing board of a state agency with respect to the exercise of statutory powers and duties of any of those bodies. The deputy, while sitting on a board, commission, committee, or governing board of a state agency may exercise the same powers that the Controller, the Treasurer, the Director of Finance, or the Superintendent of Public Instruction may exercise as if he or she were personally present. The Controller, the Treasurer, the Director of Finance, or the Superintendent of Public Instruction so designating a deputy shall be responsible for the acts of the deputy acting under the designation in the same manner and to the same extent that the Controller, the Treasurer, the Director of Finance, or the Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for the acts of the deputy performing his or her official duties as deputy to the Controller, the Treasurer, the Director of Finance, or the Superintendent of Public Instruction. (b) At the request of the Controller or the Treasurer, two employees of each officer, who hold permanent civil service status and have been designated deputies under this section, shall be classified and compensated as career executives at category level IV or category level V. (c) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may not appoint a person pursuant to subdivision (a) to act as a deputy for him or her at meetings of the State Board of Education, the Regents of the University of California, or the Trustees of the California State University. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 192, Sec. 1.)
  77. 7.9a

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    When the Controller asks, two of that officer’s employees must be classified and paid as career executives at category level IV or V, in addition to those covered by Section 7.9.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 7.9a. At the request of the Controller, two employees of that officer, in addition to those provided for in Section 7.9, shall be classified and compensated as career executives at category level IV or category level V. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 945, Sec. 1. Effective September 16, 1988.)
  78. 7000.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 7. MISCELLANEOUS [6000 - 7599.200] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 12.5. Scenic Conservation [7000 - 7002] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1758. )

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    This section says California agencies may acquire specified real property interests to conserve designated scenic areas, and the Department of Transportation may acquire scenic easements on the Westside Freeway if funding and reimbursement conditions are met.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 7. MISCELLANEOUS [6000 - 7599.200] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 12.5. Scenic Conservation [7000 - 7002] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1758. ) ## 7000. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to provide a means whereby the Departments of Water Resources, Parks and Recreation, Fish and Game, and General Services, of the State of California, may acquire by purchase, gift, grant, bequest, devise, lease, condemnation or otherwise, the fee or any lesser interest or right in real property in order to protect, preserve, maintain, improve, restore, limit the future use of, or otherwise conserve for public use and enjoyment any of the lands and areas, identified below, alongside the Westside Freeway, Interstate Route 5, and the California Aqueduct, which have significant scenic values: (a) Between the California Aqueduct and the Westside Freeway from Highway 41 north to Milham Avenue. (b) Between the California Aqueduct and the Westside Freeway from Ness Avenue north to Pioneer Road. (c) Between the California Aqueduct, the Westside Freeway and the Delta-Mendota Canal from Cottonwood Road north to the freeway-aqueduct crossing at Orestimba Creek, and between the aqueduct and freeway north of that point to the Alameda County line. The Department of Transportation may acquire scenic easements along said Westside Freeway, provided that funds for such easements are obtained pursuant to the provisions of Section 319 of Title 23 of the United States Code relating to the purchase of interests in lands adjacent to highway rights-of-way, provided further that the federal government reimburses the state for the costs of such scenic easements, and also provided that the use of money for this purpose will not reduce the amount of funds which would otherwise be available to the state for highway purposes. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 610.)
  79. 70000.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.5. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 10,000 to 10,500 [70000- 70000.] ( Article 10.5 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1770. )

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    In counties with a 1960 census population over 10,000 and under 10,500, a majority of superior court judges may appoint one official phonographic reporter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.5. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 10,000 to 10,500 [70000- 70000.] ( Article 10.5 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1770. ) ## 70000. In each county with a population of more than 10,000 and less than 10,500, as determined by the 1960 federal census, to assist the court in the transaction of its judicial business, a majority of the judges of the superior court for such county may appoint one official phonographic reporter to report the proceedings in the court. The reporter shall hold office during the pleasure of a majority of the judges of the court. The reporter shall perform the duties and be allowed the fees as elsewhere provided by law. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1770.)
  80. 7001.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 7. MISCELLANEOUS [6000 - 7599.200] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 12.5. Scenic Conservation [7000 - 7002] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1758. )

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    State departments named in this chapter may acquire property interests for scenic conservation purposes, and may later lease or convey property back under conservation covenants.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 7. MISCELLANEOUS [6000 - 7599.200] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 12.5. Scenic Conservation [7000 - 7002] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1758. ) ## 7001. The Legislature hereby declares that the acquisition of interests or rights in real property for the preservation and conservation of the scenic lands and areas provided for in Section 7000 constitutes a public purpose for which public funds may be expended or advanced, and that any of the state departments specified in this chapter may acquire, by purchase, gift, grant, bequest, devise, lease, condemnation or otherwise, the fee or any lesser interest, development right, easement, covenant or other contractual right necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter. Any of said departments may also acquire the fee to any of the property for the purpose of conveying or leasing said property back to its original owner or another person under such covenants or other contractual arrangements as will conserve the scenic character and value of the property in accordance with the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1758.)
  81. 70010.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. )

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    In certain counties, superior court judges may appoint regular official phonographic reporters, subject to population and staffing limits.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. ) ## 70010. In each county having a population of 210,000 inhabitants and less than 220,000 inhabitants, as determined by the 1950 federal census, the judges of the superior court of such county, a majority concurring, to assist the court in the transaction of the judicial business of such court, by having performed the duties of phonographic reporters as elsewhere in this code defined, may appoint as many regular official phonographic reporters as may be necessary to report the proceedings in such court and to perform such duties, except that the number of reporters so appointed shall equal the number of offices of judge provided by law for such court. Such reporters shall hold office during the pleasure of the judges of such court, a majority concurring. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589.)
  82. 70011.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. )

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    A pro tempore official reporter may be appointed to act as a phonographic reporter when needed to keep superior court business moving without delay.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. ) ## 70011. When needed in order that the judicial business of the superior court in such county may be diligently carried on and a particular matter or matters may proceed to trial or hearing without delay, a pro tempore official reporter may be appointed to perform the duties of a phonographic reporter in such matter or matters, or until a regular official reporter becomes available for such service. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589.)
  83. 70012.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. )

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    Official phonographic reporters and phonographic reporters pro tempore must be paid at the same rate as reporters in counties with populations over 2,000,000.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. ) ## 70012. The regular official phonographic reporters and phonographic reporters pro tempore shall be compensated at the same rate as reporters in counties having a population over 2,000,000. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1035.)
  84. 70013.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. )

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    A party cannot be charged any extra fee for a phonographic reporter’s shorthand reporting services beyond the fees already provided, and the reporter may receive transcription fees unless waived.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. ) ## 70013. No further fee than that hereinabove provided shall be collected from, or assessed against, any party to any proceeding for the services of a phonographic reporter in taking down in shorthand the testimony and other proceedings in the trial or hearing of any matter as required by law or by order of the court; but a phonographic reporter shall be allowed, and shall receive, unless waived by him, the fees allowed by law for transcribing his shorthand notes of the testimony and proceedings reported by him, and such fees for transcription shall be paid as provided by Sections 69947 to 69953, inclusive, and by any other law of this State pertinent to the case. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589.)
  85. 70014.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. )

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    The salaries in this article must be paid monthly from the county salary fund and processed the same way as county salary demands.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. ) ## 70014. The salaries provided for in this article shall be paid in monthly installments out of the salary fund of the county, and shall be allowed and audited in the same manner as for salary demands against the county are required by law to be allowed and audited. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589.)
  86. 70016.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. )

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    Fees required by Sections 70015 and 70015.5 are taxed as costs for the party who pays them and is awarded costs, and they are not subject to Government Code Section 6103.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. ) ## 70016. The fees required by Sections 70015 and 70015.5 shall be taxed as costs in favor of any party paying the same and to whom costs are awarded by the judgment of the court. Such fee shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 6103 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 601, Sec. 3. Effective July 19, 1984.)
  87. 70017.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. )

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    The county clerk must send all money collected under this article to the county treasurer by the first day of each month.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000 [70010 - 70017] ( Article 10.6 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589. ) ## 70017. The county clerk shall, on or before the first day of each calendar month, transmit to the county treasurer all money paid to him pursuant to this article during the preceding calendar month, or up to the day immediately preceding the day on which he transmits such money, and such money shall be deposited in the salary fund of such county. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1589.)
  88. 7002.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 7. MISCELLANEOUS [6000 - 7599.200] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 12.5. Scenic Conservation [7000 - 7002] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1758. )

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    Section 7002 lets the state agencies named in Section 7000 use the powers in that section to acquire real property rights or interests in the coastal zone for scenic easements or other Section 7000 purposes, and to spend appropriated funds for that acquisition.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 7. MISCELLANEOUS [6000 - 7599.200] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 12.5. Scenic Conservation [7000 - 7002] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1758. ) ## 7002. The state agencies specified in Section 7000 may exercise the powers specified in that section for the acquisition of rights or interests in real property within the coastal zone, as defined in Section 30103 of the Public Resources Code, for scenic easements or any of the other purposes specified in Section 7000. The provisions of Section 7001 shall apply to the provisions of this section. Such agencies may expend any funds appropriated for such purposes in the acquisition of such rights or interests in real property. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 675.)
  89. 70025.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.7. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 300,000 to 310,000 [70025- 70025.] ( Heading of Article 10.7 amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1977. )

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    In Riverside County, the board of supervisors must set the pay for regular official reporters and for official reporters pro tempore, with minimum amounts stated in the section.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 10.7. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 300,000 to 310,000 [70025- 70025.] ( Heading of Article 10.7 amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1977. ) ## 70025. In Riverside County, the board of supervisors shall fix the salary of regular official reporters, which shall not be less than an annual salary of twenty thousand two hundred ten dollars ($20,210) and the compensation of official reporters pro tempore, which shall be at a rate not less than seventy-five dollars and twenty-five cents ($75.25) a day, for reporting in shorthand all proceedings in the superior court as required by law or the order of the superior court. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1443.)
  90. 70040.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Unless another rule specifically says otherwise, county population for this article is determined using the 1950 federal census.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70040. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the determination of whether a county has the population prescribed in this article shall be made on the basis of the 1950 federal census. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  91. 70041.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    This article applies in certain counties described by population and court-judge criteria, unless another provision specifically says otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70041. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the provisions of this article apply in each county described as follows: (a) A county with a population of 70,000 or less, as determined by the 1940 federal census, and having two or more superior court judges. (b) A county with a population of 280,000 and under 285,000. (c) A county with a population of over 295,000 and under 500,000. (d) A county with a population of 500,000 and under 700,000. (e) A county with a population of 700,000 or over. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  92. 70041.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    This article applies in counties with populations from 290,000 up to under 295,000, unless a specific provision says otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70041.1. Unless otherwise specifically provided the provisions of this article apply in a county with a population of 290,000 or more and under 295,000. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 421.)
  93. 70041.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    This article applies to counties with populations over 45,000 and under 46,750, based on the 1950 federal census, unless another provision specifically says otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70041.5. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the provisions of this article apply to a county with a population of over 45,000 and under 46,750, as determined on the basis of the 1950 federal census. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1423.)
  94. 70042.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    This article applies in certain counties only if the county board of supervisors adopts the reporter appointment and compensation procedure by resolution.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70042. The provisions of this article are applicable in a county described in subdivisions (a) and (c) of Section 70041 only if the board of supervisors of such county by resolution adopts the procedure for the appointment and compensation of official phonographic reporters provided for in this article. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  95. 70043.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    A majority of superior court judges in a county may appoint enough regular official phonographic reporters to do the court’s reporting work, subject to stated limits on how many reporters may be appointed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70043. To assist the court in the transaction of its judicial business by having the duties of phonographic reporters performed, a majority of the judges of the superior court of the county may appoint as many regular official phonographic reporters as necessary to report the proceedings in the court and to perform such duties. The number of reporters so appointed shall not exceed at any one time the number of offices of judge provided by law for the court. The reporters shall hold office during the pleasure of a majority of the judges of the court. The number of reporters and compensation of reporters in counties over 2,000,000 population shall be as provided in Section 69894.1. The number of official reporters in a county of the 2nd class as provided in Section 28023 shall be but shall not exceed at any one time the total number of judges provided by law for the court and the number of referees appointed pursuant to Section 553 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 856.)
  96. 70044.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    A pro tempore official reporter may be appointed when needed, and a licensed, appointed reporter who is present in the courtroom may serve without further court order or party stipulation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70044. (a) When needed in order that the judicial business of the superior court in the county may be diligently carried on and a particular matter may proceed to trial or hearing without delay, a pro tempore official reporter may be appointed to perform the duties of a phonographic reporter in that matter, or until a regular official reporter becomes available for that service. A pro tempore official reporter who is present in the courtroom providing that service may be appointed by the presiding judge of the court or the judge presiding in the department where the reporter will serve. If the appointment is made for service in a contested matter, it shall be made only pursuant to a written stipulation of the parties appearing at the trial or hearing or other proceeding to be reported by the pro tempore reporter or pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 68086. (b) A pro tempore official reporter who is licensed as described in Section 69942, and who has been appointed a pro tempore official reporter by the court pursuant to Section 69941, and is present in the courtroom may serve in any matter without further order of the court or stipulation of the parties. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 497, Sec. 2. (AB 2664) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  97. 70044.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In certain counties, official reporter fees are set at $35 per day for contested cases and $7 per day for default or uncontested matters. Official reporters must report to the court when ordered by a judge, and otherwise may work elsewhere professionally.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70044.1. In any county having a population of over 250,000 and under 277,000, as determined by the 1950 federal census, the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases is thirty-five dollars ($35) a day, and the fee for reporting each default or uncontested action or proceeding is seven dollars ($7). The official reporter shall report to the court when ordered to do so by any judge of the court, and when not ordered to so report, the reporter may be employed in his professional capacity elsewhere. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 105.)
  98. 70044.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    San Mateo County official reporters are appointed by the judges, must work full time during court business hours, and may not take other professional employment then.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70044.5. In San Mateo County, official reporters shall be appointed by the judges of the consolidated superior and municipal courts pursuant to the provisions of Section 70043 or 72194 and shall serve at the pleasure of the judges. (a) The biweekly salary of each regular official reporter for the performance of duties required of each such reporter by law shall be at the rates specified in salary range number 3007 of the salary schedule set forth in Section 73525. At the time each reporter is hired, the salary of that reporter shall be fixed in the same manner as provided for classified or unclassified employees of the county under the authority of the county charter. A step advancement from step A to step B may be granted on the first day of the pay period following the completion of 26 full weeks of service in the position. A person may advance to steps C, D, and E upon completion of successive 52-week periods of service. All merit increases as provided herein shall be made at the determination of the judges of the court. In addition to new employees, the salaries herein provided for shall be applicable to regular official reporters employed by the county on the effective date of this section and for the purpose of determining the salaries to be paid after this section becomes effective, all years of service rendered by reporters to the county prior to the effective date of this section shall be counted in determining the salary to which they are entitled under the salary schedule above mentioned. The per diem compensation for pro tempore reporters shall be one-tenth of step E in the appropriate biweekly salary range established for official reporters, provided, however, that that rate of per diem compensation shall be prorated on the basis of one-half day of compensation if the pro tempore reporter renders only one-half day of service. Vacation allowances and sick leave allowances for official reporters shall be the same as provided for classified or unclassified employees of the county under the authority of the county charter. (b) If the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County provides by ordinance or by agreement pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 3500) of Division 4 of Title 1, for a rate of compensation which is higher than that provided by subdivision (a), the higher rate of compensation shall be effective at the same time and in the same manner as other rates of pay for San Mateo County employees generally. Those higher rates shall be payable by the county in the same manner and from the same funds as other salary demands against the county. Any change in compensation made pursuant to this subdivision shall be on an interim basis and shall expire on January 1 after the adjournment of the next regular session of the Legislature unless ratified or superseded by a statute enacted at the session. (c) During the hours which the court is open for the transaction of judicial business, official reporters shall devote full time to the performance of the duties required of them by law and shall not engage in or solicit to engage in any other employment in their professional capacity. Each official reporter shall perform the duties required of him or her by law. In addition, he or she shall render stenographic or clerical assistance, or both, to the judge or judges of the consolidated superior and municipal courts as the judge or judges may direct. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 973, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  99. 70045.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In qualifying counties, regular official reporters must be paid an annual salary of $4,200, and pro tempore official reporters must be paid $15 per day when actually on duty under court order.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045. In a county having a population of 70,000 or less, as determined by the 1940 federal census, and having two or more superior court judges, each regular official reporter shall be paid an annual salary of four thousand two hundred dollars ($4,200), and each pro tempore official reporter shall be paid fifteen dollars ($15) a day for the days he actually is on duty under order of the court. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  100. 70045.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Trinity County, regular official court reporters must be paid at least $10,000 a year unless the board sets a higher amount by ordinance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 70045 of this code, in Trinity County, each regular official court reporter shall receive an annual salary of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) unless the board of supervisors shall by ordinance provide for compensation in excess of that amount, payable in monthly installments out of the salary fund of the county, for the reporting and taking notes in criminal cases and juvenile court cases in the superior court, and in preliminary examinations of those accused of crime before magistrates, and of proceedings before the grand jury and at coroner’s inquests when requested by the coroner, and for other services such reporters shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of Chapter 5 of Title 8, such fees in civil cases to be paid by the litigants as provided by law. Reporters pro tempore may be paid a per diem of seventy-five dollars ($75) as provided in Section 69948 and other fees set forth in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of Chapter 5 of Title 8, and shall receive from the county their necessary traveling and other expenses when necessarily called from other counties, but a reporter pro tempore shall be paid a per diem or expenses by the county only when the regular official court reporters are occupied in the superior court, or at preliminary examinations, grand jury hearings or coroner’s inquests. The board of supervisors of such a county may provide the court reporters with equipment for the performance of their duties. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 175.)
  101. 70045.10.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Tehama County official court reporters must perform listed reporting duties and generally work full time during court hours.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.10. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of this section shall apply to the official court reporters in Tehama County. (a) The regular full-time official court reporters shall perform the following duties: (1) Report all criminal proceedings in superior court. (2) Report all juvenile proceedings other than those heard by the juvenile court referee or traffic hearing officer. (3) Report all civil jury trials in superior court, unless the court determines it is not required. (4) Report any other proceeding in the superior court at the request of the judge of the superior court. (5) Report any superior court proceeding when a party requests a court reporter in accordance with the rules of court. (6) Report all criminal investigations of the grand jury, when requested by the foreman or the district attorney. (7) Report the preliminary examination of those accused of crime before magistrates or municipal court judges within Tehama County, or both. (8) Report coroner’s inquests, when requested by the coroner. (9) Report hearings of the Board of Equalization of the County of Tehama, as requested by that board. (10) Other reporting or related services, as directed by the judges of the superior court. (11) When not occupied with the above duties, and upon request of the board of supervisors and approval of the presiding judge of the superior court, they shall report matters before the board of supervisors. (12) Such other duties as are required to insure the provision of court reporter services. (b) Each regular full-time court reporter shall be paid a monthly salary of two thousand two hundred sixty-seven dollars ($2,267), unless the Board of Supervisors of Tehama County, by ordinance, provides for compensation in excess of that amount, in which event the compensation set by ordinance shall apply. The salary is for compensation for reporting services set forth under subdivision (a). For all transcriptions incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941). The regular, full-time official court reporters shall be entitled the same privileges with respect to retirement, vacation (upon approval of judge to whom assigned), sick leave, and group insurance, which either is now, or hereafter may be, provided by ordinance to other comparable employees of the County of Tehama. For retirement credit purposes, compensation earnable shall be deemed to be the annual total of all salary and transcription fees paid by the County of Tehama to each regular official reporter up to a maximum of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000). (c) When the regular full-time official court reporters are occupied in the performance of their duties and services pursuant to the provisions of subdivision (a), the judge or judges of the superior court may appoint as many additional official court reporters, who shall be known as official reporters pro tempore, as the business of the court may be carried on without delay. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, when an assignment of a pro tempore reporter is made to proceedings in the superior court, the assignment shall be deemed to run to the completion of the proceeding. Reporters pro tempore shall be paid in accordance with the rate of compensation as set by the board of supervisors. For all transcriptions incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941). The per diem, traveling and other expenses, and the fees chargeable to the county under the terms of these provisions shall be a proper county charge. (d) During the hours during which the court is open, as prescribed by the Tehama County Superior Court for the transaction of judicial business, official court reporters shall devote full time to the performance of the duties required of them by law and shall not engage, or solicit to engage, in any other employment in their professional capacity unless otherwise excused by a judge of the superior court. If the official court reporter or a pro tempore reporter serves past 5:30 p.m., he or she shall receive an additional fee equal to one-half the per diem rate established by the board of supervisors. If the official court reporter or a pro tempore reporter serves past 8:30 p.m., he or she shall receive a second additional fee equal to one-half the per diem rate. Accumulation of hours in a given day shall be without regard as to the number of courts in which the reporter provides reporting service. In order that the salary provided for regular full-time official court reporters shall remain equitable and competitive, the salary herein provided for shall be adjusted and increased by the same salary adjustment percentage for the classification entitled the superior court clerk enacted on or before July 1, 1985, by the County of Tehama. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1374, Sec. 2. Effective October 1, 1985.)
  102. 70045.11.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Sutter County’s Board of Supervisors may, with the presiding judge’s approval, contract with official court reporters and reporters pro tempore for certain superior court reporting fees and expenses.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.11. In lieu of the compensation provided for in Section 69948, the Board of Supervisors of Sutter County may, with the approval of the presiding judge of the superior court, contract with official court reporters, and reporters pro tempore, for the superior court with respect to the fee for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases, per diem, and traveling and other expenses, which shall be a proper county charge. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 3, Sec. 2. Effective January 26, 1988.)
  103. 70045.12.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Madera County, official court reporters are appointed by the court judges, must do the duties required by law, must help judges as directed, must work full time, and may not take or solicit other professional work during the normal workday.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.12. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following provisions shall be applicable to the official court reporters in the superior court and municipal courts of Madera County: (a) In Madera County, official court reporters shall be appointed by the judges of the superior court pursuant to Section 70043 and shall serve at the pleasure of the judges. Official reporters shall perform the duties required of them by law. In addition, they shall render assistance to the judge or judges of the superior court as the judge or judges may direct. (b) In Madera County, official court reporters shall be appointed by the judges of the municipal court pursuant to Section 72194 and shall serve at the pleasure of the judges. Official reporters shall perform the duties required of them by law. In addition, they shall render assistance to the judge or judges of the municipal court as the judge or judges may direct. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the salary and benefits for official court reporters in Madera County shall be determined pursuant to Section 69908. (d) When the regular full-time official court reporters are occupied in the performance of their duties and services pursuant to this statute, the judge or judges of the superior court and the municipal court may appoint as many additional official court reporters, who shall be known as official reporters pro tempore, as the business of the courts may require in order that the judicial business of the courts in the county may be carried on without delay. They shall be paid in accordance with the per diem, transcription, and other fee provisions of Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of this chapter. The per diem, traveling, and other expenses, and the fees chargeable to the county under the terms of these provisions are a proper county charge. (e) Official court reporters shall devote full time to the performance of the duties required of them by law and may not engage or solicit to engage in any other employment in their professional capacity during the normal workday. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1585, Sec. 3.)
  104. 70045.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Modoc County, regular official court reporters are paid an annual salary set by the board of supervisors, and reporter pro tempore are paid a lawful per diem and expenses when the stated conditions are met.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.2. Notwithstanding Section 70045, in Modoc County each regular official court reporter shall receive an annual salary to be determined by ordinance by the board of supervisors, payable in monthly installments out of the salary fund of the county, for the reporting and taking notes in criminal cases and juvenile court cases in the superior court, and in preliminary examination of those accused of crime before magistrates, and of proceedings before the grand jury and at coroner’s inquests when requested by the coroner. In Modoc County, reporters pro tempore shall be paid a per diem, as set by law, and shall receive from the county their necessary traveling and other expenses when called from other counties. However, a reporter pro tempore shall be paid a per diem or expenses by the county only when the regular official court reporters are occupied in the superior court, or at preliminary examinations, grand jury hearings, or coroner’s inquests. For all reporter’s services in Modoc County in civil cases as set forth in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of Chapter 5 of Title 8, litigants shall pay such fees as are provided by law to the county clerk for deposit in the county general fund. The Board of Supervisors of Modoc County may provide court reporters with equipment for the performance of their duties. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 641, Sec. 2. Effective September 15, 1987.)
  105. 70045.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Merced County, regular full-time official court reporters must report specified superior court proceedings, and they are paid a set annual salary unless the county provides more.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 70045 or any other provision of this article, in Merced County: (a) The regular full-time official court reporters shall perform the following duties: (1) Report all criminal proceedings in the superior court. (2) Report all civil commitment proceedings and all contempt proceedings in the superior court. (3) Report all juvenile proceedings in the superior court other than those heard by a juvenile court referee or traffic hearing officer. (4) Report all family law proceedings in the superior court. (5) Report all civil jury trials in the superior court. (6) Report all hearings on petitions for extraordinary relief, including but not limited to proceedings for injunctions, mandate, prohibition, certiorari, review, habeas corpus, and coram nobis in the superior court. (7) Report any other court proceedings in the superior court when a party requests a court reporter in accordance with the rules of court. (8) Report all criminal proceedings of the grand jury. (9) Report proceedings for the board of equalization, when requested by the board. (b) Each regular full-time court reporter shall be paid an annual salary of sixteen thousand seven hundred thirty-five dollars and ninety-four cents ($16,735.94), unless the board of supervisors of the county provides for compensation in excess of that amount. The foregoing salary is for compensation for reporting services under subdivision (a). For all transcriptions incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941). The regular full-time official court reporters shall be entitled to the same privileges with respect to group insurance and retirement as other employees of that county. Retirement contributions shall be based upon the annual salary provided for in subdivision (b). The salary range of official court reporters may be adjusted by joint action and approval of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the superior court. Those changes in compensation made pursuant to this provision shall be on an interim basis and shall expire January 1 following adjournment of the next regular session of the Legislature unless ratified at that session. (c) When the regular full-time official court reporters are occupied in the performance of their duties and services pursuant to the provisions of subdivision (a), the judge or judges of the superior court may appoint as many additional official court reporters, who shall be known as official reporters pro tempore, as the business of the courts and county may require, in order that the business of the courts and county may be carried on without delay. They shall be paid in accordance with the per diem, transcription, and other fee provisions of Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941). That per diem, traveling and other expenses, and the fees chargeable to the county under the terms of these provisions shall be a proper county charge. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 696, Sec. 40. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  106. 70045.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In certain counties, regular official reporters must be paid a set annual salary and pro tempore official court reporters must be paid a daily rate. The presiding judge of the superior court may also assign a reporter to the municipal court, and reporters have specified duties and county-equivalent benefits.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.5. In a county with a population of 74,492 and not over 76,000 as determined by the 1970 federal census, each regular official reporter shall be paid an annual salary of twenty-one thousand seven hundred dollars ($21,700) and each pro tempore official court reporter shall be paid seventy dollars ($70) a day for the days he is actually on duty under order of the court. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, one year after the operative date of this section and thereafter, the salary range of official court reporters may be adjusted by joint action and approval of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the superior court. Such changes in compensation made pursuant to these provisions shall be on an interim basis and shall expire on January 1 of the second year after the calendar year in which the change occurs, unless ratified by the Legislature. The presiding judge of the superior court may, upon request of the presiding judge of the municipal court, assign an official superior court reporter to the municipal court during such times as the business of the municipal court requires. Official superior court reporters who are so assigned shall receive no additional compensation for such service. Regular official reporters shall be entitled to the same privileges with respect to retirement, vacation, sick leave and other benefits allowed to employees of the county. Each official reporter shall perform the duties required of him by law. In addition, reporters shall render stenographic or clerical assistance, or both, to the judges of the superior court, as any such judge may direct. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 160.)
  107. 70045.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Kern County court reporters and official reporters are paid under specified salary and payroll rules, and regular official reporters also receive the same listed benefits as other county employees.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.6. (a) In Kern County each regular reporter shall be paid the biweekly salary specified in range 52.4 of the salary schedule. The court reporter shall be paid biweekly pursuant to the payroll procedures in effect in the County of Kern. (b) Beginning January 1, 1980, the board of supervisors may adjust the salary of each regular official reporter as part of its county employee compensation plan. Any adjustment to reporter salaries shall be effective on the same date as the effective date of the board’s action to adjust compensation of other county employees. Any adjustment shall be effective only until January 1 of the second year following the year in which the adjustment is made, unless ratified by the Legislature. (c) In addition to the compensation provided for in this section, each regular official reporter shall be entitled to and shall receive, on the same basis as other county employees, the same benefits and privileges with respect to retirement, group insurance, sick leave, and vacations. Court reporters shall observe the same holidays as other court employees. For the purposes of determining participation in the county retirement system, the salary provided for such reporters in this section shall be deemed their entire compensation. (d) Each pro tempore official reporter shall be paid one hundred fifty dollars ($150) a day for the days he or she is actually on duty under order of the court. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 716, Sec. 4.)
  108. 70045.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Napa County, regular official reporters must be paid $25,000 per year, and pro tempore official reporters must be paid $110 per day when on duty under court order. The board of supervisors may raise either amount by ordinance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.7. In Napa County, each regular official reporter shall be paid an annual salary of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), and each pro tempore official reporter shall be paid one hundred ten dollars ($110) a day for the days he actually is on duty under order of the court. However, the board of supervisors, by ordinance, may establish a higher annual salary for each regular official reporter or a higher per diem for each pro tempore official reporter, or both. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1324, Sec. 1.)
  109. 70045.75.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Nevada County, full-time official court reporters must report listed court proceedings, are paid under a salary schedule, and may receive the same county employee benefits. Superior court judges may also appoint additional pro tempore reporters when needed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.75. Notwithstanding any other provision of law including, but not limited to, Sections 70040, 70041, 70042, and 70045, the following provisions shall be applicable to the full-time official court reporters, if any, in Nevada County: (a) The regular full-time official court reporters shall perform the following duties: (1) Report all criminal proceedings. (2) Report all civil commitment proceedings and all contempt proceedings. (3) Report all juvenile proceedings, other than those heard by a juvenile court referee or traffic hearing officer. (4) Report all family law proceedings. (5) Report all civil jury trials. (6) Report all hearings on petitions for extraordinary relief, including but not limited to, proceedings for injunctions, mandate, prohibition, certiorari review, habeas corpus, and coram nobis. (7) Report all proceedings of the grand jury when requested by the foreman, or by the district attorney or by the county counsel. (8) Report any other court proceedings when a party requests a court reporter in accordance with rules of the court. (9) Report the preliminary examination of those accused of crimes before magistrates within Nevada County. Report coroner’s inquests when requested by coroner. (b) Each regular full-time court reporter shall be paid at a monthly salary rate established according to the following salary schedule: (Range) (Month) (Annual) Step A ........................ $1,271 $15,246 Step B ........................ 1,334 16,012 Step C ........................ 1,400 16,804 Step D ........................ 1,471 17,648 Step E ........................ 1,546 18,546 Each such reporter shall receive a monthly salary under the schedule corresponding to the length of time that as an official court reporter he has been included within either directly or indirectly by contract the Public Employees’ Retirement System of the State of California. Except as provided herein, the initial hiring rate for each position shall be step A; provided further, however, the judges of the superior court may appoint any such court reporter at a higher initial step if in the opinion of the judges of the superior court an individual to be appointed has such experience and qualifications as to entitle that individual to such higher initial step. A step advancement from step A to step B may be granted on the first day of the month following the completion of six full months of service in the position. A person may advance to steps C, D, and E upon completion of successive 12-month periods of service. All merit increases as provided herein shall be made at the determination of the judges of the superior court. The foregoing salary is for compensation for reporting services in the superior court under subdivision (a) of this section. For all transcriptions incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of this chapter. In the event a cost-of-living increase is given to the employees of Nevada County on or after July 1, 1979, the aforementioned salary schedule shall be deemed amended so as to give the court reporters the same cost-of-living increase as is given Nevada County employees. The regular full-time official court reporters shall be entitled to the same privileges with respect to retirement, vacation, sick leave, and group insurance, which either now or hereafter may be provided by ordinance to other employees of the county. (c) When the regular full-time official court reporters are occupied in the performance of their duties and services pursuant to the provisions of subdivision (a), the judge or judges of the superior court may appoint as many additional official court reporters, who shall be known as official reporters pro tempore, as the business of the courts may require in order that the judicial business of the court in such county may be carried on without delay. They shall be paid in accordance with the per diem, transcription, and other fee provisions of Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of this chapter. Such per diem, traveling and other expenses, and the fees chargeable to the county under the terms of these provisions shall be a proper county charge. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 79.)
  110. 70045.77.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In El Dorado County, full-time official court reporters must report specified court and related proceedings, and they are entitled to certain benefits and fee treatment.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.77. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including, but not limited to, Sections 70040, 70041, 70042, and 70045, the following provisions shall be applicable to the full-time official court reporters, if any, in El Dorado County: (a) The regular full-time official court reporters shall perform the following duties: (1) Report all criminal proceedings. (2) Report all civil commitment proceedings and all contempt proceedings. (3) Report all juvenile proceedings, other than those heard by a juvenile court referee or traffic hearing officer. (4) Report all family law proceedings. (5) Report all civil jury trials. (6) Report all hearings on petitions for extraordinary relief, including, but not limited to, proceedings for injunctions, mandate, prohibition, certiorari, review, habeas corpus, and coram nobis. (7) Report all proceedings of the grand jury when requested by the foreman, or by the district attorney or by the county counsel. (8) Report any other court proceedings when a party requests a court reporter in accordance with rules of the court. (9) Report the preliminary examination of those accused of crimes before magistrates within El Dorado County. (10) Report coroner’s inquests when requested by the coroner. (11) Report proceedings for the El Dorado County Board of Equalization when requested by the board. (b) The regular full-time official court reporter shall be compensated at a range recommended by the judges of the superior court and approved by the board of supervisors by ordinance or resolution. The foregoing salary is for compensation for reporting services in the superior court under subdivision (a) of this section. For all transcriptions incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of this chapter. The regular full-time official court reporters shall be entitled to the same privileges with respect to retirement, vacation, sick leave, and group insurance, which either now or hereafter may be provided by ordinance to other employees of the county. (c) When the regular full-time official court reporters are occupied in the performance of their duties and services pursuant to the provisions of subdivision (a), the judge or judges of the superior court may appoint as many additional official court reporters, who shall be known as official reporters pro tempore, as the business of the courts may require in order that the judicial business of the court in such county may be carried on without delay. They shall be paid in accordance with the per diem, transcription, and other fee provisions of Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of this chapter. Such per diem, traveling and other expenses, and the fees chargeable to the county under the terms of these provisions shall be a proper county charge. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1091, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  111. 70045.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Butte County court reporters must report specified proceedings, and county supervisors set their salary rates by ordinance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.8. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including, but not limited to, Sections 70040, 70041, 70042, and 70045, the following provisions shall be applicable to the official court reporters in Butte County Superior Court: (1) The regular full-time official court reporters under the direction of the presiding judge of the superior court shall perform the following duties: (A) Report all criminal proceedings. (B) Report all civil commitment proceedings and all contempt proceedings. (C) Report all juvenile proceedings other than those heard by juvenile court referee or traffic hearing officer. (D) Report all civil jury trials. (E) Report all hearings on petitions for extraordinary relief, including, but not limited to, proceedings for injunctions, mandate, prohibition, certiorari, review, habeas corpus, and coram nobis. (F) Report all proceedings of the grand jury when requested by the foreman, or by the district attorney or by the county counsel. (G) Report any other court proceedings when a party requests a court reporter in accordance with rules of court. (H) Report coroner’s inquests when requested by the coroner. (I) Report proceedings for the Butte County Board of Equalization when requested by the board. (J) When not occupied with the above duties, and upon request of a presiding judge of the municipal court and approval of the presiding judge of the superior court, he or she shall report matters listed under paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including, but not limited to, Sections 70040, 70041, 70042, and 70045, the following provisions shall be applicable to the official court reporters in the Butte County Municipal Courts: (1) The regular full-time official municipal court reporters under the direction of the presiding judges of the municipal courts shall perform the following duties: (A) Report the preliminary examination of those accused of crimes before magistrates within Butte County. (B) Report all felony pleas. (C) Report any other court proceeding as required by law. (D) When not occupied with the above duties, and upon request of the presiding judge of the superior court and approval of a presiding judge of the municipal court, he or she shall report matters listed under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) above. (c) The board of supervisors shall, by ordinance, specify the salary rates for official court reporters in Butte County. In addition to the aforementioned compensation, each official court reporter shall receive twenty-five dollars ($25) per month as reimbursement for the cost of necessary supplies. The foregoing salary established pursuant to county ordinance is for compensation for reporting services in the superior and municipal courts under subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section. For all transcriptions incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of this chapter. The regular full-time official court reporters shall be entitled to the same privileges with respect to retirement, vacation, sick leave, and group insurance, which either now or hereafter may be provided by ordinance to other employees of the county. (d) When the regular full-time official court reporters are occupied in the performance of their duties and services pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b), the judge or judges of the superior and municipal courts may appoint as many additional official court reporters, who shall be known as official reporters pro tempore, as the business of the courts may require in order that the judicial business of the courts in the county may be carried on without delay. They shall be paid in accordance with the per diem, transcription, and other fee provisions of Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of this chapter. The per diem, traveling and other expenses, and the fees chargeable to the county under the terms of these provisions shall be a proper county charge. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1585, Sec. 2.)
  112. 70045.9.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Shasta County, official court reporters must cover specified court and related proceedings, work full time during court hours, and not take other professional employment at those times.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70045.9. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of this section shall apply to the official court reporters in Shasta County: (a) The regular full-time official court reporters shall perform the following duties: (1) Report all criminal proceedings in superior court. (2) Report all juvenile proceedings other than those heard by juvenile court referee or traffic hearing officer. (3) Report all civil jury trials in superior court, unless the court determines it is not required. (4) Report any other proceeding in the superior court at the request of the judge of the superior court. (5) Report any superior court proceeding when a party requests a court reporter in accordance with the rules of court. (6) Report all criminal investigations of the grand jury, when requested by the foreman, or by the district attorney. (7) Report the preliminary examination of those accused of crime before magistrates or municipal court judges within Shasta County, or before both. (8) Report coroner’s inquests, when requested by the coroner. (9) Report hearings of the Board of Equalization of the County of Shasta, as requested by that board. (10) Other reporting or related services, as directed by the judges of the superior court. (11) When not occupied with the above duties, and upon request of the board of supervisors and approval of the presiding judge of the superior court, he or she shall report matters before the board of supervisors. (b) Each regular full-time court reporter shall be paid a monthly salary of one thousand four hundred seventy dollars ($1,470), unless the Board of Supervisors of Shasta County provides for compensation in excess of that amount, in which event the amount set shall apply. The salary is for compensation for reporting services set forth under subdivision (a). For all transcriptions incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941). The regular full-time official court reporters shall be entitled to the same privileges with respect to retirement, vacation (upon approval of judge to whom assigned), sick leave, and group insurance, which either now or hereafter may be provided by ordinance or resolution to other comparable employees of the County of Shasta. (c) When the regular full-time official court reporters are occupied in the performance of their duties and services pursuant to the provisions of subdivision (a), the judge or judges of the superior court may appoint as many additional official court reporters, who shall be known as official reporters pro tempore, as the business of the courts may require in order that the judicial business of the court may be carried on without delay. In the event the board of supervisors has entered into a contract for supplemental reporter services with a qualified person or persons first approved by the presiding judge of the superior court, the person or persons shall be appointed as reporter pro tempore. However, if the person or persons are not reasonably available, the judge may appoint any qualified person. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, when an assignment of a pro tempore reporter is made to proceedings in the superior court, the assignment shall be deemed to run to the completion of the proceeding. Reporters pro tempore shall be paid in accordance with the contract with the board of supervisors or, in absence thereof, with the per diem, transcription, and other fee provisions of Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941). Such per diem, traveling and other expenses, and the fees chargeable to the county under the terms of these provisions shall be a proper county charge. (d) During the hours during which the court is open as prescribed by the Shasta County Superior Court for the transaction of judicial business, official court reporters shall devote full time to the performance of the duties required of them by law and shall not engage or solicit to engage in any other employment in their professional capacity. (e) Court reporters pro tempore serving in the superior and municipal courts shall receive a per diem equal to the base wage of the official court reporter for an eight-hour day, excluding benefits. This fee shall be adjusted by the same, general across-the-board salary adjustment enacted by the county in any salary ordinance applicable to official court reporters. For services of less than four hours in any day, the pro tempore reporter will receive a per diem equal to 65 percent of the base wage. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 696, Sec. 41. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  113. 70046.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In San Bernardino County, the board of supervisors must set minimum pay for official reporters, and official reporters must work full time during court hours and not take or solicit other work in their professional capacity.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70046. In San Bernardino County, the board of supervisors shall fix the salary of regular official reporters, which shall not be less than an annual salary of twenty thousand two hundred ten dollars ($20,210) and the compensation of official reporters pro tempore, which shall be at a rate not less than seventy-five dollars and twenty-five cents ($75.25) a day. During the hours which the court is open for the transaction of judicial business, official reporters shall devote full time to the performance of the duties required of them by law and shall not engage in or solicit to engage in any other employment in their professional capacity. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1443.)
  114. 70046.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Santa Clara County, the board of supervisors must set minimum pay for official reporters, and official reporters must work full time during court hours and not take or solicit other professional employment.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70046.1. In Santa Clara County, the board of supervisors shall fix the salary of regular official reporters, which shall not be less than a biweekly salary of one thousand seven hundred eighty-four dollars and forty cents ($1,784.40), and the compensation of official reporters pro tempore, which shall be at a rate not less than ninety-eight dollars and fourteen cents ($98.14) per half day and one hundred ninety-six dollars and twenty-eight cents ($196.28) per day. During the hours that the court is open for the transaction of judicial business, official reporters shall devote full time to the performance of the duties required of them by law and shall not engage in or solicit to engage in any other employment in their professional capacity. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 716, Sec. 5.)
  115. 70046.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Fresno County, a regular official court reporter’s compensation is set through collective bargaining, and for retirement it is calculated as per diem and transcription fees paid by the county or court plus salary.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70046.2. (a) In Fresno County, the compensation of each regular official court reporter shall be determined through the collective bargaining process. (b) For the purposes of retirement, the compensation of each regular official court reporter shall be deemed to be the total of all per diem and transcription fees paid by the county or court to that regular official court reporter for all reporting services, plus his or her salary. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 846, Sec. 7. Effective September 30, 2006.)
  116. 70046.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Lake County, official phonographic reporters must perform assigned court and grand jury reporting duties, and their pay and benefits are set through court recommendation and board approval.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70046.4. (a) In Lake County, the official phonographic reporters shall perform the following duties: (1) Report all proceedings before the superior court. (2) Report all the proceedings of the grand jury. (3) Act as the secretary of, and render stenographic and clerical assistance to, the judge of the department to which they are assigned by the presiding judge. (4) Any other duties assigned by the board of supervisors upon the request of a judge of the superior court. The official phonographic reporters of such county shall receive a salary recommended by the superior court and approved by the board of supervisors. Such salary is for compensation for reporting services in the superior court under subdivision (a) of this section. For all transcriptions incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of this chapter. Such fees shall be paid to the County of Lake when the conditions of the official phonographic reporter’s employment so provide. Any appointee to an official reporter position shall be compensated at the first step and advance to each higher step upon completion of each year of service. Upon the recommendation of the superior court and approval of the board of supervisors, official reporters may be employed at or may be granted a special step increase to any step within the salary range on the basis of experience or qualifications. (b) The compensation for each official reporter pro tempore shall be the equivalent of the daily wage of the first step in the salary range for full-time official reporters for each day he actually is on duty under order of the court. (c) In addition to the compensation provided in this article, each full-time reporter of the superior court shall be entitled to, and shall receive, the same vacation, sick leave, and similar privileges and benefits as are now, or may hereafter be provided for the employees of the County of Lake including the right to participate in any group, accident, health or life insurance plan adopted by the board of supervisors of the county. (d) Until such time as the salaries of full-time official reporters and official reporters pro tempore are approved by the board of supervisors pursuant to subdivision (a), such reporters shall receive the salaries in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this section enacted by the Legislature at its 1977–78 Regular Session. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 696, Sec. 43. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  117. 70047.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Contra Costa County, regular official reporters are paid under a four-step salary plan, with annual advancement and county review adjustments; court reporters pro tempore are paid at specified fractions of daily wages.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70047. (a) In Contra Costa County, the annual salary of each regular official reporter shall be based on a four-step salary plan as established by joint action and approval of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the court. The step of entry shall be step one. However, the judges of the court may appoint any such reporter to a duly allocated exempt position at a higher step if, in the opinion of the appointing judge, an individual to be appointed has the experience and qualifications to entitle that individual to a higher initial step, but in no case may the initial salary be above the third step of the salary range. Official reporters shall advance to the next higher step on the salary plan annually, upon affirmative approval of the appointing authority. The compensation of each official reporter pro tempore shall be an amount which is equivalent to 1.05 times the daily wage of the fourth step in the salary range for full-time official reporters in Contra Costa County for each day the reporter is on duty under order of the court. Additional official reporters pro tempore may also be appointed on a half-day basis as the business of the court requires. Those reporters shall be compensated at a rate which is 55 percent of the daily wage of an official reporter pro tempore for each period up to four hours that the reporter is on duty under the order of the court. (b) During the hours which the court is open for the transaction of judicial business, the regular official reporter shall perform the duties required by law. When not engaged in the performance of any other duty imposed upon him or her by law, he or she shall render stenographic or clerical assistance to the judge of the court to which he or she is assigned as that judge may direct. (c) The board of supervisors shall adjust the salary of regular official reporters as part of its regular review of county employee compensation. The adjustment shall be to that salary level closest to the average percentage adjustment in basic salaries of the county classes of superior court clerk, legal clerk, secretary, and clerk (experienced level), and shall be effective on the same date. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 696, Sec. 44. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  118. 70047.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    This section sets rules for appointing, compensating, and assigning official court reporters for the Stanislaus County Superior Court.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70047.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following provisions shall be applicable to the Stanislaus County Superior Court: (a) In Stanislaus County, to assist the superior court in the transaction of its judicial business, a majority of the judges of the superior court, with the approval of the board of supervisors, may appoint as many regular official reporters as necessary to report the proceedings in the court. (b) The regular official superior court reporters, unless the right to their services are waived, shall report all of the proceedings as otherwise provided by law or ordered by a superior court judge. (c) The regular official court reporters shall be compensated at a range approved by the board of supervisors by ordinance or resolution. In order that the salaries provided for in this section remain equitable and competitive, in the event an ordinance or resolution is adopted which provides a cost-of-living increase for employees of Stanislaus County, this salary range shall be deemed adjusted, increased, and amended by that ordinance or resolution. (d) A regular official court reporter shall receive the same vacation, sick leave, retirement, and other benefits as are provided for county employees. (e) For the purposes of retirement, the compensation of each reporter shall be deemed to be the total of all per diem and transcription fees paid by the county to all of the regular reporters of the superior court for all reporting services, divided by the number of superior court official reporters, plus his or her salary. (f) The superior court executive officer shall appoint a supervising reporter to be compensated at an hourly rate that is 10 percent higher than Step 5 of the hourly rate specified in subdivision (c). (g) For all transcriptions incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of this chapter. A court reporter shall also be allowed his or her traveling expenses as determined by the travel policy of Stanislaus County when reporting outside of the county seat. (h) The judges of the superior court may appoint as many official superior court reporters pro tempore as the business of the court requires. They shall be unsalaried, but shall receive a per diem of 1/260 of Step 4 of the hourly rate set pursuant to subdivision (c). (i) The county shall provide the official reporters with supplies for the performance of their courtroom duties, excluding hardware. (j) The presiding judge of the superior court may, upon request of the presiding judge of the municipal court, assign an official superior court reporter to the municipal court during such times as the business of the municipal court requires. Official superior court reporters who are so assigned shall receive no additional compensation for that service. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 696, Sec. 45. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  119. 70047.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Sonoma County, regular official reporters for 1987–88 must be paid $37,740 a year, and their salary must be adjusted by the same across-the-board increases given to other unrepresented county employees.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70047.5. (a) In Sonoma County, for the 1987–88 fiscal year each regular official reporter shall be paid an annual salary of thirty-seven thousand seven hundred forty dollars ($37,740), which salary shall include payment for services in reporting all proceedings in the superior court, before the grand jury and the coroner. In order that the salary provided for in this section shall remain equitable and competitive, the salary provided for in this section shall be adjusted and increased by the same, general across-the-board salary adjustment enacted by the county in the salary ordinance for other unrepresented employees. (b) Reporters pro tempore serving in the superior and municipal courts shall receive a per diem equal to 90 percent of the gross hourly wage of a regular official superior court reporter, exclusive of benefits, for each full day, and one-half the per diem rate for each half day, when actually on duty under order of the court, and shall receive from the county their necessary traveling and other expenses when necessarily called from other counties. (c) Regular official reporters shall be entitled to the same privileges with respect to retirement, vacation, sick leave and other benefits allowed to employees in the clerical nonsupervisory representation unit of the county. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 696, Sec. 46. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  120. 70048.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In certain counties, official reporters and pro tempore phonographic reporters are paid at rates set by the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges, with step-based salary rules for court reporters.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70048. (a) In a county with a population of 1,300,000 and under 1,400,000, as determined by the 1970 federal census, regular official reporters shall be paid at a salary rate established by joint action and approval of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the court. Except as provided herein, the initial hiring rate for each position shall be step A, provided further, however, the judges of the superior court may appoint any such court reporter at a higher initial step if in the opinion of the judges of the superior court an individual to be appointed has such experience and qualification as to entitle that individual to such higher initial step. A step advancement from step A to step B may be granted on the first day of the month following the completion of 12 full months of service in the position. A person may advance to steps C, D, and E upon completion of successive 12-month periods of service. All merit increases as provided herein shall be made at the determination of the judges of the superior court. A court reporter employed prior to November 15, 1977, and currently employed shall receive a monthly and annual salary at step E. (b) Official phonographic reporters pro tempore shall be compensated at a rate established by joint action and approval of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the court. (c) Each reporter shall cooperate with county personnel in any random job reviews for the purpose of confirming hours spent in attendance upon the courts for the purpose of reporting proceedings. (d) During the hours which the court is open for the transaction of judicial business, official reporters shall devote full time to the performance of the duties required of them by law and shall not engage in or solicit to engage in any other employment in their professional capacity. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1090, Sec. 21.)
  121. 70049.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In certain small counties, each regular official reporter must receive an annual salary set by the board of supervisors for taking notes in criminal cases.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70049. In a county with a population of over 11,650 and under 12,000, as determined by the 1960 federal census, each regular official reporter shall receive as full compensation for taking notes in criminal cases an annual salary set by resolution of the board of supervisors. All other fees of such reporters shall be as elsewhere provided by law. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 370, Sec. 2.)
  122. 70049.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In certain counties, each regular official reporter is entitled to an annual salary of $10,000 unless the county board of supervisors sets a higher amount by ordinance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70049.5. In a county with a population of over 32,000 and under 33,000, as determined by the 1960 federal census, each regular official reporter shall receive as full compensation an annual salary of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) unless the board of supervisors of the county shall by ordinance provide for compensation in excess of that amount, in which event the amount set by ordinance shall apply. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 496.)
  123. 70050.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In San Benito County, the board of supervisors must set salaries for regular official reporters and the compensation of pro tempore official reporters, capped at $75 per day. Official reporters must work full time during court business hours and may not take or solicit other employment in their professional capacity.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70050. In San Benito County, the board of supervisors shall fix the salary of regular official reporters and the compensation of official reporters pro tempore, which shall be at a rate of not more than seventy-five dollars ($75) a day. During the hours which the court is open for the transaction of judicial business, official reporters shall devote full time to the performance of the duties required of them by law and shall not engage in or solicit to engage in any other employment in their professional capacity. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 336.)
  124. 70050.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    This section sets minimum pay rules for official phonographic reporters and pro tempore reporters in counties with populations between 730,000 and 850,000, using comparison pay levels from counties over 6,000,000.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70050.5. In each county with a population of 730,000 and under 850,000, as determined by the 1960 federal census, the monthly salary of the regular official phonographic reporters shall be not less than that paid to regular official phonographic reporters of the superior court in counties having a population of over 6,000,000. Pro tempore reporters in each county with a population of 730,000 and under 850,000, as determined by the 1960 federal census, shall receive a daily per diem in an amount not less than that paid to pro tempore superior court reporters in counties having a population of over 6,000,000. Length of employment for compensation purposes under this section shall mean length of employment in either the municipal court or superior court of such county. All regular official phonographic reporters appointed prior to the effective date of this section shall receive not less than the monthly salary set forth in the maximum step of the pertinent salary schedule used in counties having a population of over 6,000,000. Official phonographic reporters appointed subsequent to the effective date of this section shall be compensated in an amount that is not less than whatever step of the pertinent salary schedule used in counties with a population of over 6,000,000 the majority of the judges of such court may deem appropriate. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 133, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  125. 70050.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Tuolumne County, official superior court reporters must report specified proceedings and are entitled to a salary, transcription fees, and actual traveling expenses in defined circumstances.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70050.6. (a) In Tuolumne County, the official reporters of the superior court shall perform the following duties: (1) Report all criminal proceedings. (2) Report all civil proceedings. (3) Report all domestic relations proceedings. (4) Report all proceedings of the grand jury. (5) Report all coroner’s inquests. (b) The official reporters of Tuolumne County shall receive a salary as established by the Board of Supervisors of Tuolumne County. Such salary is for compensation for reporting services in the superior court under subdivision (a) of this section. For all transcriptions incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of Chapter 5 of this title. The court reporter shall also be allowed his or her actual traveling expenses when reporting outside of the county seat. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1361.)
  126. 70050.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In counties with populations between 62,000 and 65,800 (per the 1960 federal census), the daily fee for official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore is $70 unless the county board of supervisors sets a higher fee by resolution.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70050.8. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 69948 and 69949, in counties with population of at least 62,000 and under 65,800, as determined by the 1960 federal census, the fee for official court reporters and court reporters pro tempore is seventy dollars ($70) per day unless the board of supervisors of the county shall, by resolution, provide for fees in excess of that amount, in which event the fee set by resolution shall apply. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 79.)
  127. 70051.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Parties may not be charged more than the fees set in specified sections for a phonographic reporter’s shorthand reporting services. The reporter is allowed to receive transcription fees allowed by law unless waived.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70051. No further fee than that prescribed in Sections 70053 to 70059.5, inclusive, shall be collected from, or assessed against, any party to any proceeding for the services of a phonographic reporter in taking down in shorthand the testimony and other proceedings in the trial or hearing of any matter as required by law or by order of the court, but a phonographic reporter shall be allowed and unless waived by him shall receive the fees allowed by law for transcribing his shorthand notes of the testimony and proceedings reported by him, and such fees for transcriptions shall be paid pursuant to Article 9 of this chapter and any other law pertinent to the case. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 84.)
  128. 70052.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The salaries covered by this article must be paid monthly from the county salary fund and audited as the law requires for other salary claims against the county.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70052. The salaries provided for in this article shall be paid in monthly installments out of the salary fund of the county and shall be allowed and audited in the same manner as the law requires for other salary demands against the county. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  129. 70056.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    Monterey County official superior court reporters must report required proceedings, work full time during court hours, and may not do other professional employment then; the section also sets salary, benefits, and appointment rules.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70056.7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the following provisions shall be applicable to the official superior court reporters in Monterey County: (a) Regular official court reporters shall report all criminal and civil proceedings in their respective courts and report all grand jury proceedings. When not engaged in the performance of other duties imposed on him or her by law and when approved by the presiding judge, each reporter shall render such assistance as may be required in any other court of the county to which he or she may be assigned. During hours in which the court is open for the transaction of judicial business, official reporters shall devote full time to the performance of regular duties and shall not engage in or solicit any other employment in their professional capacity. (b) Each regular official court reporter shall be paid a salary to be established by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors upon the joint recommendation of the county administrative officer and the judges of the superior court. (c) A regular official court reporter shall serve at the pleasure of the judge of the court for which appointed but shall receive the same vacation, sick leave, retirement, and other financial or monetary benefits as are now, or may be hereafter provided for the classification of superior court clerk. The benefits include the right to participate in any group accident, group health, or group life insurance plan adopted for and made available to the classification of superior court clerk. For the purposes of retirement under the Public Employees’ Retirement System, the salary provided for in subdivision (b) shall be deemed the entire salary for each court reporter. (d) Judges of the superior court may appoint as many official superior court reporters pro tempore as the business of the court requires. They shall be unsalaried but shall receive a per diem at a rate to be established by joint action of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the superior court. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 696, Sec. 61. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  130. 70059.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Santa Barbara County, regular official reporters must receive a biweekly salary of $1,685.85, and pro tempore reporters must be paid a capped per diem or half-day rate, plus necessary travel and other expenses when called from other counties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70059.7. In Santa Barbara County each regular official reporter shall be paid a biweekly salary which shall be one thousand six hundred eighty-five dollars and eighty-five cents ($1,685.85) which salary shall include payment for services in reporting all proceedings in the superior or municipal court, before the grand jury, and before coroners’ inquests. Reporters pro tempore shall be paid at a per diem rate of up to a maximum of one hundred sixty-eight dollars ($168) or eighty-four dollars ($84) for each half day or four (4) hour period or portion thereof for the days they are actually on duty under order of the court, and shall receive from the county their necessary traveling and other expenses when necessarily called from other counties. Rates of compensation of regular official reporters and official reporters pro tempore may be adjusted by joint action and approval of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the court. However, any changes in compensation which are made pursuant to this section shall be on an interim basis and shall remain in effect only until January 1, 1993, unless ratified by statute by the Legislature prior to that date. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 696, Sec. 65. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  131. 70059.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Solano County, official court reporters must report specified court and related proceedings, work full time during court hours, and not take other professional employment then.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70059.8. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including but not limited to Sections 70040, 70041, 70042, and 70045, the following provisions shall be applicable to the official court reporters in Solano County. (b) Regular official court reporters shall report all criminal and civil proceedings in their respective courts; all juvenile proceedings, other than those heard by referees or traffic officers when official reporters are unavailable; grand jury proceedings, coroner’s inquests, and proceedings before the county board of equalization. When not engaged in the performance of other duties imposed upon him or her by law, each reporter shall render such assistance as may be required in any other court of the county to which he or she may be assigned, and perform such other verbatim reporting services as may be required such as, but not limited to, public hearings and depositions. During hours in which the court is open for the transaction of judicial business, official reporters shall devote full time to the performance of regular duties and shall not engage in any other employment in their professional capacity. (c) In Solano County the annual salary of each official court reporter shall be based on a regular five-step plan as established by joint action and approval of the board of supervisors and a majority of the judges of the court. (d) For all transcripts incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of this chapter. The initial hiring rate for each position shall be step 1, provided that the judges may appoint any such reporter at a higher initial step if, in the opinion of the majority of judges, an individual to be appointed has such experience and qualifications as to entitle him or her to such higher initial step. (e) A regular official court reporter shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing judge, but shall be entitled to the same benefits and privileges respecting longevity, service credits, cost-of-living or other general pay increases, retirement, vacation, sick leave and group insurance which are provided other employees of the county. Court reporters shall be entitled to any increases provided other employees of the county respecting longevity, service credits, cost-of-living or general pay increases, retirement, vacation, sick leave and group insurance, but such increases shall be on an interim basis and remain in effect only until January 1, 1990, unless ratified by statute by the Legislature prior to that date. (f) Judges of the court may appoint as many official reporters pro tempore as the business of the court requires. They shall be unsalaried but shall receive the fees provided by Article 9 of this chapter, which fees, upon order of the court, shall be a proper charge against the general fund of the county. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 696, Sec. 66. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  132. 70059.9.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    San Luis Obispo County official reporters are paid a monthly salary, with step increases and related pay decisions handled by the court judges and board of supervisors.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70059.9. In San Luis Obispo County, each regular official reporter shall be paid a monthly salary which shall be recommended by the superior court and approved by the board of supervisors. This salary shall include payment for services in reporting all proceedings in the superior court, before the grand jury, and before coroner’s inquests. The initial hiring rate for each position shall be step 1, provided, however, that the judges of the court may appoint a reporter at a higher step if such person has the experience and qualifications to entitle that individual to appointment at a higher initial step. Step advancement from step 1 to step 2 may be granted following completion of six full months of service in the position. Thereafter, a person may advance to each succeeding step upon completion of a 12-month period of full-time service at the previous step. All step advancements pursuant to this section shall be determined by the judges of the court. In addition to the duties required by the provisions of this section, and notwithstanding the provisions of Section 69956, regular official reporters, when not actually engaged in the performance of other lawfully imposed duties, shall, at no additional compensation, render stenographic or clerical assistance or both, to the superior court as may be directed by the presiding judge. Reporters pro tem shall be paid at a per diem rate of seventy-six dollars ($76) for the days they are actually on duty under order of the court, and shall receive from the county their necessary travel and other expenses when necessarily called from other counties. Rates of compensation of official reporters pro tem may be adjusted by approval of the board of supervisors upon the recommendation of a majority of the judges of the court. Each official court reporter shall be an attaché of the superior court and shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing judges, but shall be entitled to the same benefits and privileges respecting retirement, group insurance, social security, vacation, sick leave and other fringe benefits which are provided to county employees. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 696, Sec. 67. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  133. 70060.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The required fee must be treated as court costs for the paying party who is awarded costs, and it is not subject to Section 6103.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70060. The fee so required shall be taxed as costs in favor of any party paying it and to whom costs are awarded by the judgment of the court. Such fee shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 6103. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  134. 70061.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In certain counties by population, the required fee does not apply to a party who is exempt from paying costs under another statute, other than Section 6103.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70061. In a county with a population of 280,000 and under 285,000, of 500,000 and under 700,000, or of 700,000 or more, the fee so required shall not be required of any party who is exempted from the payment of costs by any statute other than Section 6103. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  135. 70062.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    The county clerk must send certain money to the county treasurer each month.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70062. On or before the first day of each calendar month, the county clerk shall transmit to the county treasurer all money paid to him pursuant to this article during the preceding calendar month, or up to the day immediately preceding that on which he transmits the money, and the money shall be deposited in the salary fund of the county. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206.)
  136. 70063.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Mendocino County, official phonographic reporters must perform specified court-related duties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70063. In Mendocino County, the official phonographic reporters shall perform the following duties: (a) Report all proceedings before the superior court. (b) Report the proceedings of the grand jury. (c) Act as the secretary of, and render stenographic and clerical assistance to, the judge of the department to which they are assigned by the presiding judge. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 410, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)
  137. 70064.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. )

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    In Mono County, each regular official reporter is paid an annual salary set by the board of supervisors for taking notes in criminal cases.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Official Reporters and Fees in Particular Counties [70040 - 70064] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## 70064. In Mono County, each regular official reporter shall receive as full compensation for taking notes in criminal cases an annual salary set by resolution of the board of supervisors. All other fees of such reporters shall be as elsewhere provided by law. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 370, Sec. 3.)
  138. 70100.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Alternative Provisions for Official Reporter in Counties With a Population of 700,000 and Under 750,000 [70100 - 70104] ( Heading of Article 12 amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1064. )

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    This section says Article 12 applies in counties with populations between 700,000 and 750,000, based on the 1950 federal census.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Alternative Provisions for Official Reporter in Counties With a Population of 700,000 and Under 750,000 [70100 - 70104] ( Heading of Article 12 amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1064. ) ## 70100. This article applies in each county with a population of 700,000 and under 750,000, as determined by the 1950 federal census. The provisions of Article 11 of this chapter which apply in counties with a population of 750,000 or over apply in each county with a population of 700,000 and under 750,000 except as is otherwise validly provided in this article or in Section 70058. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1064.)
  139. 70101.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Alternative Provisions for Official Reporter in Counties With a Population of 700,000 and Under 750,000 [70100 - 70104] ( Heading of Article 12 amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1064. )

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    If most superior court judges in a county with 700,000 to 750,000 people agree to use this article, each judge may appoint a competent phonographic reporter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Alternative Provisions for Official Reporter in Counties With a Population of 700,000 and Under 750,000 [70100 - 70104] ( Heading of Article 12 amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1064. ) ## 70101. If a majority of the judges of the superior court of any county with a population of 700,000 and under 750,000 concur in an order that appointments may be made pursuant to this article, they may each appoint a competent phonographic reporter, specifying that the appointment is pursuant to Article 12, Chapter 5, Title 8, of this code. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1064.)
  140. 70104.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Alternative Provisions for Official Reporter in Counties With a Population of 700,000 and Under 750,000 [70100 - 70104] ( Heading of Article 12 amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1064. )

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    If a phonographic reporter is requested and certain Article 11 fees have not been paid, the parties litigant must pay the Article 9 reporters’ fees to the court clerk before the hearing.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Alternative Provisions for Official Reporter in Counties With a Population of 700,000 and Under 750,000 [70100 - 70104] ( Heading of Article 12 amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1064. ) ## 70104. In such event in cases in which a phonographic reporter is requested and the fees provided for by Article 11 for counties with a population of 700,000 and under 750,000 have not been paid, the parties litigant shall pay to the clerk of the court, prior to the hearing of the cases, the phonographic reporters’ fees prescribed by Article 9. Such fees shall be deposited by the clerk in the county treasury to the credit of the salary fund of the county. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1064.)
  141. 70110.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.1. Official Reporters in Tulare County [70110 - 70113] ( Article 12.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2. )

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    In Tulare County, superior court judges may appoint regular official reporters and any needed pro tempore reporters; regular official reporters must perform their duties as required by law and report every civil proceeding.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.1. Official Reporters in Tulare County [70110 - 70113] ( Article 12.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2. ) ## 70110. In Tulare County, each judge of the superior court may appoint a competent phonographic reporter, to be known as a regular official reporter of that court, and such pro tempore reporters as necessary to report the proceedings of the court. Regular official reporters shall hold office during the pleasure of the appointing judge. The duties of regular official reporters appointed pursuant to this section shall be performed as elsewhere provided by law, and shall include the reporting of every civil proceeding. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2.)
  142. 70111.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.1. Official Reporters in Tulare County [70110 - 70113] ( Article 12.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2. )

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    Tulare County must pay official court reporters and pro tempore reporters set compensation rates, and the county must provide reporters with reporting supplies.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.1. Official Reporters in Tulare County [70110 - 70113] ( Article 12.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2. ) ## 70111. (a) In consideration of all reporting services, official court reporters shall be paid biweekly at Range 184 of the current Tulare County salary schedule. The initial rate for currently appointed official superior court court reporters on the effective date of this article shall be Range 184, step “E,” two thousand five hundred eighty-four dollars and five cents ($2,584.05). The initial hiring rate for each position shall be Range 184, step A. However, a judge of the superior court may appoint any such court reporter at a higher initial step if, in the opinion of the judge of the superior court, an individual to be appointed has such experience and qualifications to entitle that individual to the higher initial step. The county shall provide each reporter stenographic machine paper, ink, and ribbons necessary for reporting. (b) Where it is necessary to appoint a pro tempore reporter, the pro tempore reporter shall receive a per diem of one hundred fifteen dollars ($115) a day for the day the pro tempore reporter actually is on duty under order of the court. Pro tempore reporters shall not receive more than one per diem fee a day from the county. (c) This per diem rate shall also apply when a reporter is appointed pursuant to Section 869 of the Penal Code by a justice court judge acting as a magistrate. (d) Each full-time official reporter and each official reporter pro tempore shall receive the salaries specified in subdivisions (a) and (b) respectively, unless the Board of Supervisors of Tulare County, by ordinance, provides for compensation in excess of the specified amounts, in which event the amount set by ordinance shall apply. (e) For all transcripts incident to reporting services, each reporter shall receive the fees provided for in Section 69950. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2.)
  143. 70112.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.1. Official Reporters in Tulare County [70110 - 70113] ( Article 12.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2. )

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    Full-time superior court reporters are entitled to county-like leave and benefit待遇, and regular official reporters must join county-adopted benefit plans.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.1. Official Reporters in Tulare County [70110 - 70113] ( Article 12.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2. ) ## 70112. In addition to the compensation provided in this article, each full-time reporter of the superior court shall be entitled to, and shall receive the same vacation, sick leave, salary step advancements, and similar privileges and benefits as are now or may hereafter be provided for the employees of the county. Regular official reporters of the superior court shall participate in any group health, accident, life insurance, or deferred compensation plan adopted by the county. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2.)
  144. 70113.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.1. Official Reporters in Tulare County [70110 - 70113] ( Article 12.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2. )

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    Official superior court court reporters must be members of a county-maintained retirement system.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.1. Official Reporters in Tulare County [70110 - 70113] ( Article 12.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2. ) ## 70113. Official superior court court reporters shall be members of any retirement system maintained by the county. For retirement credit purposes compensation earnable shall be deemed to be the annual salary paid by the county to each official superior court court reporter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 749, Sec. 2.)
  145. 70125.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.5. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 95,000 and Under 120,000 [70125 - 70128] ( Article 12.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409. )

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    In counties with a population over 95,000 and under 120,000, a majority of the superior court judges may appoint regular official phonographic reporters, but not more than the number of judges allowed by law.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.5. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 95,000 and Under 120,000 [70125 - 70128] ( Article 12.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409. ) ## 70125. In each county having a population of more than 95,000 and less than 120,000, as determined by the 1960 federal census, to assist the court in the transaction of its judicial business, a majority of the judges of the superior court for such county may appoint as many regular official phonographic reporters as necessary to report the proceedings in the court. The number of reporters so appointed shall not exceed at any one time the number of judges provided by law for the court. The reporters shall hold office during the pleasure of a majority of the judges of the court. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409.)
  146. 70126.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.5. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 95,000 and Under 120,000 [70125 - 70128] ( Article 12.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409. )

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    A superior court judge may appoint a pro tempore official reporter when no official reporter is available.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.5. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 95,000 and Under 120,000 [70125 - 70128] ( Article 12.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409. ) ## 70126. A judge of the superior court may appoint a pro tempore official reporter, to serve as the convenience of the court may require, when an official reporter is unavailable. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409.)
  147. 70127.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.5. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 95,000 and Under 120,000 [70125 - 70128] ( Article 12.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409. )

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    Regular official reporters must be paid an annual salary of $20,983.92, and Humboldt County’s board of supervisors may by ordinance extend certain court-reporter benefits.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.5. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 95,000 and Under 120,000 [70125 - 70128] ( Article 12.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409. ) ## 70127. Each regular official reporter shall be paid an annual salary of twenty thousand nine hundred eighty-three dollars and ninety-two cents ($20,983. 92). Adjustments in salary shall be made annually by the board of supervisors by an amount which is equivalent to the increase or decrease in the salary of related classes in the classified service of the county, and each pro tempore official reporter shall be paid per day the amounts prescribed in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941) of Chapter 5 of Title 8 for the days he is actually on duty under the order of the court. In addition to the compensation provided in this article, the board of supervisors of Humboldt County may provide by ordinance that each regular court reporter of the superior court shall be entitled to, and shall receive, the same vacation, sick leave and similar privileges and benefits as are now, or may be hereafter, provided to employees in Humboldt County classifications serving in the superior court, including the right to participate in any group life, health, dental, or other benefit program adopted by the board of supervisors. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 499, Sec. 3.)
  148. 70128.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.5. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 95,000 and Under 120,000 [70125 - 70128] ( Article 12.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409. )

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    In non-criminal cases, specified court reporter fees must be paid for reporter services. Fees for contested or uncontested reporting go to the county clerk and county treasury, while all other listed fees go to the reporter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.5. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 95,000 and Under 120,000 [70125 - 70128] ( Article 12.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409. ) ## 70128. Except in criminal cases, the fees prescribed in Article 9 (commencing with Section 69941), Chapter 5, Title 8, shall be paid for the services of a court reporter. The fees for reporting testimony and proceedings in contested cases and for reporting default or uncontested actions or proceedings shall be paid to the county clerk and deposited in the county treasury. All other fees prescribed in Article 9, Chapter 5, Title 8, shall be paid to the reporter rendering the service and retained by him. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1409.)
  149. 70130.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. )

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    In specified counties, full-time official reporters are paid a salary set through superior court recommendation and board of supervisors approval, and they also receive Marin County–type leave and benefits.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. ) ## 70130. (a) In a county with a population of over 205,000 and not over 225,000 as determined by the 1970 federal decennial census, within which there is located a facility of the Department of Corrections of the State of California, each full-time official reporter shall receive a salary recommended by the superior court and approved by the board of supervisors. Any appointee to an official reporter position shall be compensated at the first step and advance to each higher step upon completion of each year of service. Upon the recommendation of the superior court and approval of the board of supervisors, official reporters may be employed at or may be granted a special step increase to any step within the salary range on the basis of experience or qualifications. (b) The compensation for each official reporter pro tempore shall be the equivalent of the daily wage of the third step in the salary range for full-time official reporters for each day he actually is on duty under order of the court. (c) In addition to the compensation provided in this article, each full-time reporter of the superior court shall be entitled to, and shall receive, the same vacation, sick leave, and similar privileges and benefits as are now, or may hereafter be provided for the employees of the County of Marin, including the right to participate in any group, accident, health or life insurance plan adopted by the board of supervisors of the county. (d) Until such time as the salaries of full-time official reporters and official reporters pro tempore are approved by the board of supervisors pursuant to subdivision (a), such reporters shall receive the salaries in effect immediately prior to the effective date of the amendments to this section enacted by the Legislature at its 1975–76 Regular Session. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1277, Sec. 2. Effective September 30, 1985.)
  150. 70130.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. )

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    Parties to a proceeding cannot be charged extra fees for an official reporter’s reporting services beyond the compensation set by Section 70130. An official reporter may receive the lawful transcription fees unless the reporter waives them.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. ) ## 70130.5. No further fee, charge or salary other than the salary or compensation provided by Section 70130 shall be collected from, or assessed against, any party to any proceeding for the services of an official reporter in taking down in shorthand the testimony and other proceedings in the trial or hearing of any matter as required by law or by order of the court; but an official reporter shall be allowed, and shall receive, unless waived by him, the fees allowed by law for transcribing his shorthand notes of the testimony and proceedings reported by him, and such fees for transcription shall be paid as provided by Sections 69947 to 69953, inclusive, and by any other law of this state pertinent to the case. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100.)
  151. 70131.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. )

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    In certain criminal cases, the court may order transcript costs paid from the county treasury, but it may not pay for transcription of anything except material reported under Code of Civil Procedure Section 269.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. ) ## 70131. In criminal cases in which the court specifically so directs, the fee for a transcript ordered by the court to be made shall be paid out of the county treasury on the order of the court. The court shall not order to be transcribed and paid for out of the county treasury any matter or material except that reported by the reporter pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 269. When the court orders a daily transcript, necessitating the services of two official reporters, the reporting fee for each of the reporters and the transcript fee shall be proper charges against the county treasury, and such daily transcript shall be pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 269. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100.)
  152. 70131.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. )

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    Litigants must pay transcription fees to full-time official reporters and official reporters pro tempore, unless another law provides otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. ) ## 70131.5. Fees for transcription of testimony and proceedings in the court shall be paid by the litigants to full-time official reporters and official reporters pro tempore as otherwise provided by law. In all cases where by law the court may direct the payment of transcription fees out of the county treasury, such fees shall, upon order of the court, be paid from the general fund including fees for transcription of testimony and proceedings in criminal cases as provided in Sections 69947 to 69953, inclusive, which shall be paid from the county treasury. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100.)
  153. 70132.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. )

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    Eligible court official reporters must join a county retirement system that includes court attachés.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. ) ## 70132. The official reporters of the court, if otherwise eligible, shall be members of any retirement system maintained by the county that includes attachés of the court. For the purposes of such retirement system, the salary or compensation provided for reporters in this article shall be deemed their entire compensation, except that where credit is claimed for service rendered prior to the establishment of such salary or compensation, the actual compensation paid to them by the county shall be the basis for contributions for such prior service, and continuous employment of the court, prior to membership in such retirement system, shall be considered as “prior service” therein upon the payment by the reporters of the sums due, if any, under the retirement system. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100.)
  154. 70132.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. )

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    Official reporters must do the duties required by law and, when not otherwise occupied, provide stenographic or clerical help to the assigned judge(s).

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. ) ## 70132.5. (a) The official reporter shall perform the duties required of him by law. When not actually engaged in the performance of any other duty imposed on him by law, he shall render stenographic or clerical assistance, or both, to the judge or judges of the department to which he is assigned as such judge or judges may direct. This subdivision shall not apply to reporters who elect to be paid on a per diem and fee basis. (b) The official reporter in each department shall be selected by, and serve solely and directly under the authority and control of, the judge thereof, and shall not be subject to the authority of any county administrative office or personnel commission. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100.)
  155. 70133.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. )

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    County or state laws disqualifying employees at any age from further employment do not affect reporters employed on the article’s effective date or during the 10 years after it.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. ) ## 70133. Nothing in any county ordinance or in any state law disqualifying employees at any age from further employment, shall affect any reporter employed on the effective date of this article, or for a period of 10 years thereafter. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100.)
  156. 70134.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. )

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    Official court reporters must follow the same restrictions as other county employees and may not use county equipment, premises, or working hours for outside work.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.7. Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000 [70130 - 70134] ( Article 12.7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100. ) ## 70134. The official reporters of the court, in addition to membership in any appropriate county retirement system, unless otherwise specified in this article, shall be bound by the same restrictions applicable to other county employees. Such reporters shall not use county equipment or county premises or county working hours for the purpose of doing work not in the service of the county or the court. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100.)
  157. 70136.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.8. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 120,000 to 130,000 [70136 - 70139] ( Article 12.8 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1201. )

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    This section sets pay rates for full-time superior court reporters in Santa Cruz County and for official reporter pro tempore positions, and lets judges or the county board raise compensation in specified ways.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.8. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 120,000 to 130,000 [70136 - 70139] ( Article 12.8 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1201. ) ## 70136. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the monthly salary of each full-time official reporter of the Superior Court in Santa Cruz County shall be as follows: Step 1:$1,614 Step 2:$1,685 Step 3:$1,758 Step 4:$1,834 Step 5:$1,941 The initial hiring rate for each position shall be step 1. However, the judges of the superior court may appoint any such court reporter at a higher initial step if, in the opinion of the judges of the superior court, an individual to be appointed has such experience and qualifications to entitle that individual to such higher initial step. In addition to the compensation provided in this article, each full-time reporter of the superior court shall be entitled to, and shall receive the same vacation, sick leave, salary step advancements, and similar privileges and benefits as are now or may hereafter be provided for the employees of the county. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, compensation for each official reporter pro tempore shall be sixty-five dollars ($65) a day for each day such reporter pro tempore is on duty under order of the court. Each reporter pro tempore shall receive from the county the necessary traveling and other expenses when necessarily called from other counties. (c) Each full-time official reporter and each official reporter pro tempore shall receive the salaries specified in subdivisions (a) and (b), respectively, unless the board of supervisors of Santa Cruz County by ordinance provides for compensation in excess of the specified amounts, in which event the amount set by ordinance shall apply. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 745.)
  158. 70137.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.8. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 120,000 to 130,000 [70136 - 70139] ( Article 12.8 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1201. )

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    Litigants must pay court transcription fees to official reporters, unless another law provides otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.8. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 120,000 to 130,000 [70136 - 70139] ( Article 12.8 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1201. ) ## 70137. Fees for transcription of testimony and proceedings in the court shall be paid by the litigant to full-time official reporters or to official reporters pro tempore as otherwise provided by law. In all cases where by law the court may direct the payment of transcription fees out of the county treasury, such fees shall, upon order of the court, be paid from the General Fund, including fees for transcription of testimony of proceedings in criminal cases as provided in Sections 69947 to 69953, inclusive, of this code, which shall be paid from the county treasury. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1201.)
  159. 70138.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.8. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 120,000 to 130,000 [70136 - 70139] ( Article 12.8 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1201. )

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    Official reporters must do the duties required by law and, when free from other legal duties, provide stenographic or clerical help as the assigned judges direct.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.8. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 120,000 to 130,000 [70136 - 70139] ( Article 12.8 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1201. ) ## 70138. (a) The official reporter shall perform the duties required by law. When not actually engaged in the performance of any other duty imposed by law, the official reporter shall render stenographic or clerical assistance, or both, to the judge or judges of the department to which such reporter is assigned as such judge or judges may direct. (b) The official reporter in each department shall be selected by and serve directly under the authority and control of the judge thereof, provided, however, that whenever the services of an official reporter are not required in the actual prosecution of the business of his department, the presiding judge of the superior court may temporarily assign any such reporter to act as an official reporter for another department of the superior court or as an official reporter of a municipal court within the same county. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1201.)
  160. 70139.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.8. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 120,000 to 130,000 [70136 - 70139] ( Article 12.8 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1201. )

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    Certain court reporter fees must be paid in specified civil matters in Santa Cruz County Superior Court.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 12.8. Official Reporters and Fees in Counties With a Population of 120,000 to 130,000 [70136 - 70139] ( Article 12.8 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1201. ) ## 70139. (a) A reporter’s filing fee of twelve dollars ($12) shall be paid in actions and proceedings as specified in Section 68090.5 in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court. (b) In addition to any fee otherwise required, in civil cases that last longer than one judicial day, a fee per day equal to the per diem rate for official reporters pro tempore shall be charged to the parties for the services of an official reporter for the second and each successive day a reporter is required. (c) In addition to any fee otherwise required, in a civil case in which a court orders a daily transcript necessitating the services of two phonographic reporters, the party requesting the daily transcript shall pay a fee per day equal to the per diem rate for official reporters pro tempore for the services of the second reporter for the first and each successive day. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 772, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  161. 70141.11.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Court Commissioners [70141.11- 70141.11.] ( Article 13 repealed and added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 337. )

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    In Contra Costa County, court reporting for the commissioner may be done by electronic or mechanical means and devices, despite Section 269 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts [69504 - 70141.11] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Court Commissioners [70141.11- 70141.11.] ( Article 13 repealed and added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 337. ) ## 70141.11. Notwithstanding Section 269 of the Code of Civil Procedure, any court reporting functions for the commissioner in Contra Costa County may be by electronic or mechanical means and devices. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 337. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  162. 70200.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Unification Voting Procedure [70200 - 70202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    County municipal and superior courts must be unified by majority votes of both groups of judges, and the Judicial Council conducts the vote unless it authorizes the county registrar of voters.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Unification Voting Procedure [70200 - 70202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70200. (a) The municipal and superior courts in a county shall be unified on a majority vote of superior court judges and a majority vote of municipal court judges in the county, pursuant to the procedures provided in this article. (b) The vote shall be conducted by the Judicial Council or, if authorized by the Judicial Council, the county’s registrar of voters. (c) The Judicial Council may adopt rules not inconsistent with this article for the conduct of the vote, including but not limited to rules governing the frequency of vote calls, manner of voting, duration of the voting period, and selection of the operative date of unification. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  163. 70201.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Unification Voting Procedure [70200 - 70202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    The Judicial Council or registrar of voters must certify the vote results for county court unification. Unification only happens if a majority of eligible superior court judges and a majority of eligible municipal court judges both vote yes. Once certified, a yes vote is final and cannot be rescinded or revoked by a later vote.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Unification Voting Procedure [70200 - 70202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70201. (a) The Judicial Council or registrar of voters shall certify the results of a vote to unify the municipal courts and the superior courts in a county. (b) Unification of the municipal and superior courts in a county requires an affirmative vote of a majority of all superior court judges in the county eligible to vote and a majority of all municipal court judges in the county eligible to vote. (c) On certification, a vote in favor of unification of the municipal and superior courts in a county is final and may not be rescinded or revoked by a subsequent vote. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  164. 70202.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Unification Voting Procedure [70200 - 70202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    County court unification occurs on the earlier of the date set in the unification vote or 180 days after certification of the vote.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Unification Voting Procedure [70200 - 70202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70202. Unification of the municipal and superior courts in a county shall occur on the earlier of the date specified in the unification vote or 180 days following certification of the vote for unification. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  165. 70210.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    The Judicial Council must adopt court rules to manage the transition from municipal courts to superior courts and other related unification tasks.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70210. The Judicial Council shall adopt rules of court not inconsistent with statute for: (a) The orderly conversion of proceedings pending in municipal courts to proceedings in superior courts, and for proceedings commenced in superior courts on and after the date the municipal and superior courts in a county are unified. (b) Selection of persons to coordinate implementation activities for the unification of municipal courts with superior courts in a county, including: (1) Selection of a presiding judge for the unified superior court. (2) Selection of a court executive officer for the unified superior court. (3) Appointment of court committees or working groups to assist the presiding judge and court executive officer in implementing unification. (c) The authority of the presiding judge, in conjunction with the court executive officer and appropriate individuals or working groups of the unified superior court, to act on behalf of the court to implement unification. (d) Preparation and submission of a written personnel plan to the judges of a unified superior court for adoption. (e) Preparation of local court rules necessary to facilitate the orderly conversion of proceedings pending in municipal courts to proceedings in superior courts, and for proceedings commenced in superior courts on and after the date the municipal and superior courts in a county are unified. These rules shall, on the date the municipal and superior courts in a county are unified, be the rules of the unified superior court. (f) Other necessary activities to facilitate the transition to a unified superior court. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  166. 70211.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    When county municipal and superior courts are unified, municipal court judgeships are abolished, judges become superior court judges, and certain prior judges keep their office terms and are exempt from the 10-year membership requirement.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70211. When the municipal and superior courts in a county are unified: (a) The judgeships in each municipal court in that county are abolished and the previously selected municipal court judges become judges of the superior court in that county. Until revised by statute, the total number of judgeships in the unified superior court shall equal the previously authorized number of judgeships in the municipal court and superior court combined. (b) The term of office of a previously selected municipal court judge is not affected by taking office as a judge of the superior court. A previously selected municipal court judge is entitled to hold office for the same time period as if the judge had remained a judge of the municipal court. Until a previously selected municipal court judge leaves office or a successor is elected and qualifies, the time for election of a successor shall be governed by the law otherwise applicable to selection of municipal court judges. Thereafter, selection of a successor to the office shall be governed by the law governing selection of superior court judges. (c) The 10-year membership or service requirement of Section 15 of Article VI of the California Constitution does not apply to a previously selected municipal court judge. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  167. 70212.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    When municipal and superior courts unify in a county, the listed court assets, records, matters, and functions automatically move to the superior court, unless another statute says otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70212. Except as provided by statute to the contrary, in a county in which the municipal and superior courts become unified, the following shall occur automatically in each preexisting municipal and superior court: (a) Previously selected officers (including subordinate judicial officers), employees, and other personnel who serve the court become the officers and employees of the superior court. (b) Preexisting court locations are retained as superior court locations. (c) Preexisting court records become records of the superior court. (d) Pending actions, trials, proceedings, and other business of the court become pending in the superior court under the procedures previously applicable to the matters in the court in which the matters were pending. (e) Matters of a type previously subject to rehearing by a superior court judge remain subject to rehearing by a superior court judge, other than the judge who originally heard the matter. (f) Penal Code procedures that necessitate superior court review of, or action based on, a ruling or order by a municipal court judge shall be performed by a superior court judge other than the judge who originally made the ruling or order. (g) Subpoenas, summons of jurors, and other process issued by the court shall be enforceable by the superior court. (h) The superior court and each judge of the superior court has all the powers and shall perform all of the acts that were by law conferred on, or required of, any court superseded by the superior court and any judge of the superseded court, and all laws applicable to the superseded court not inconsistent with the statutes governing unification of the municipal and superior courts apply to the superior court and to each judge of the court. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  168. 70213.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    The Judicial Council may adopt rules to fix problems created when statutory references are converted from municipal court to superior court references in unified counties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70213. (a) In a county in which the municipal and superior courts become unified, until revised by the Judicial Council, forms for proceedings within the jurisdiction of municipal courts may be used as if the proceedings were in a municipal court. (b) The Judicial Council may adopt rules resolving any problem that may arise in the conversion of statutory references from the municipal court to the superior court in a county in which the municipal and superior courts become unified. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  169. 70214.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    When municipal and superior courts in a county are unified, the unified superior court’s judges may make certain appointments, and commissioners and referees of the unified superior court have the powers and authority of the comparable superior and municipal court officials.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70214. When the municipal and superior courts in a county are unified: (a) Until revised by statute, the total number of authorized court commissioners in the unified superior court shall equal the previously authorized number of court commissioners in the municipal court and superior court combined. (b) Until revised by statute, the total number of authorized traffic referees or traffic trial commissioners in the unified superior court shall equal the previously authorized number of court traffic referees or traffic trial commissioners in the municipal court. (c) The superior court or its judges may make appointments previously authorized to be made by a municipal court or its judges. (d) Commissioners and referees of the unified superior court shall have all of the powers and authority of commissioners and referees of superior courts and of municipal courts. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  170. 70215.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    This section says the unification article and related statutes control over any conflicting laws that would otherwise apply to municipal or superior courts in a county.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70215. This article and other statutes governing unification of the municipal and superior courts in a county shall prevail over any inconsistent statutes otherwise applicable to the municipal or superior courts in the county, including, but not limited to, statutes governing the number of judges, selection of a presiding judge, selection of a court executive officer, and employment of officers (including subordinate judicial officers), employees, and other personnel who serve the court. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  171. 70216.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    If court unification happens during an election for municipal court judge, that election is handled under the rules that otherwise apply to municipal court judge elections. The section also defines “during an election.”

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70216. (a) If unification of the municipal and superior courts within a county occurs during an election for the office of municipal court judge, the conduct of the direct primary election and general election shall be governed by the law otherwise applicable to the election of a municipal court judge. (b) A judge elected pursuant to this section shall be deemed to be a previously selected municipal court judge within the meaning of subdivision (b) of Section 23 of Article VI of the California Constitution. (c) As used in this section, “during an election” means during the period beginning on the 127th day before a direct primary election and ending on the day of the general election. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  172. 70217.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    When municipal and superior courts unify in a county, affected court personnel generally keep their jobs, classifications, pay, benefits, probationary status, seniority, and related service authority.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70217. On unification of the municipal and superior courts in a county, until adoption of a statewide structure for trial court employees, officers, and other personnel by the Legislature: (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law contained in this title, upon unification, previously selected officers, employees, and other personnel who serve the courts shall become the officers, employees, and other personnel of the unified superior court at their existing or equivalent classifications, and with their existing salaries, economic and noneconomic benefits and other existing terms and conditions of employment that include, but are not limited to, accrued and unused vacation, sick leave, personal leave, health and pension plans, civil service or merit system coverage, and other systems that provide similar employment protections. The status, position, and rights of such persons shall not be affected by the unification and shall be retained by them as officers, employees, and other personnel of the unified superior court. This provision shall be retroactive to the date of unification and shall supersede any other provision of law governing at-will employment or exemption from civil service coverage applicable to these employees. It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that officers, employees, and other personnel of the superior court do not lose employment protections to which they were entitled when unification took effect as a result of unification. (b) Permanent employees of the municipal and superior courts on the effective date of unification shall be deemed qualified, and no other qualifications shall be required for employment or retention. Probationary employees on the effective date of unification shall retain their probationary status and rights, and shall not be deemed to have transferred so as to require serving a new probationary period. (c) Employment seniority of an employee of the municipal or superior courts on the effective date of unification shall be counted toward seniority in the unified superior court, and all time spent in the same, equivalent, or higher classification shall be counted toward classification seniority. (d) No officer or employee with peace officer status shall lose that status as a result of unification, and any officer or employee authorized to perform notice and process services or court security services in the municipal court is authorized to perform those services in the unified superior court. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 891, Sec. 10.5. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  173. 70218.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. )

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    When municipal and superior courts in a county are unified, the county and unified superior court must keep recognizing existing employee representatives and continue existing agreements, subject to election procedures and deadlines.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Unification of Municipal and Superior Courts [70200 - 70218] ( Chapter 5.1 repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Transitional Provisions for Unification [70210 - 70218] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 257. ) ## 70218. When the municipal and superior court in a county are unified: (a) Article 3 (commencing with Section 71630) of Chapter 7 of Title 8 shall be fully applicable to the county and the unified superior court. (b) An employee organization that has been previously recognized as a representative of a group of court employees or the exclusive representative of an established appropriate bargaining unit of court employees, either by the county or municipal court or superior court shall continue to be recognized as a representative or the exclusive representative of the same employees of the county or unified superior court. (c) An existing memorandum of understanding or agreement between the county, a municipal court, or a superior court shall remain in effect and be fully binding on the county, the unified superior court, and the employee organization involved for the term of the agreement. However, in the event of an election held under paragraph (2) of subdivision (e), (1) a memorandum of understanding or agreement with an employee organization that is no longer recognized as the exclusive representative shall continue in effect and be administered by the employee organization that receives a majority of votes in the election and is certified or recognized pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (e), provided that the memorandum of understanding or agreement shall be subject to reopening on request of either the unified superior court or the newly certified or recognized employee organization, provided that no changes in that memorandum of understanding or agreement may be made during its term without mutual agreement of the unified superior court and the newly certified or recognized employee organization, and (2) a memorandum of understanding or agreement with an employee organization that receives a majority of votes in the election shall remain in full force and effect until its expiration or until replaced by a subsequent memorandum of understanding or agreement. (d) Nothing in this article shall disturb or affect any court- or county-established appropriate bargaining unit or memorandum of understanding or agreement between an employee organization and a county or court, unless subdivision (e) applies. (e) (1) Where there is more than one employee organization that has been previously recognized as the exclusive representative of employees of the municipal court and the superior court, the county and the unified superior court shall continue to recognize each exclusive representative of each bargaining unit and shall continue to be bound by any existing memorandum of understanding or agreement covering those employees for a period not to exceed 225 days from date of unification, pending the exhaustion of the election procedure set forth in paragraph (2). Any conflicts in the existing agreements as to wages and other terms and conditions of employment shall be subject to negotiation between the county or unified superior court and each of the exclusive representatives. (2) If after unification it is determined that two or more exclusive representatives seek to represent employees in a single appropriate bargaining unit, the unified superior court shall conduct a representation election in accordance with Article 3 (commencing with Section 71630) of Chapter 7 of Title 8. With respect to this process (A) the unified court shall meet and confer in good faith with all incumbent exclusive representatives regarding the establishment of appropriate bargaining units, (B) the county or unified superior court shall maintain a neutral position as to the competing employee organizations in the election, (C) the employee organization shall be certified or recognized as the exclusive bargaining representative upon receiving a majority of the votes cast in the representation election, (D) the election of an exclusive representative shall be conducted no later than 180 days from the effective date of unification or the effective date of this subparagraph, whichever comes later, and (E) the certification or recognition of an exclusive representative shall be complete no later than 45 days from the date of the election. (f) This section applies to all unified superior courts, and the counties and employee organizations involved, beginning on the date of unification. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1010, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  174. 70301.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [70301 - 70303] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This section names the chapter the “Trial Court Facilities Act of 2002” and defines key terms used in the chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [70301 - 70303] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70301. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Trial Court Facilities Act of 2002.” As used in this chapter: (a) “Bonded indebtedness” includes any financial encumbrance, including, but not limited to, bonds, lease revenue bonds, certificates of participation, mortgages, liens, or loans, on a building. (b) “Building” means a single structure or connected structures. A building may include related structures. (c) “County facilities payment” means the amount established by Article 5 of this chapter to be paid by a county in partial exchange for relief from the responsibility for providing court facilities. (d) “Court facilities” consist of all of the following: (1) Rooms for holding superior court. (2) The chambers of the judges of the court. (3) Rooms for the attendants of the court, including, but not limited to, rooms for accepting and processing documents filed with the court. (4) Heat, ventilation, air-conditioning, light, and fixtures for those rooms and chambers. (5) Common and connecting space to permit proper and convenient use of the rooms. (6) Rooms for secure holding of a prisoner attending court sessions, together with secure means of transferring the prisoner to the courtroom. (7) Any other area within a building required or used for court functions. (8) Grounds appurtenant to the building containing the rooms. (9) Parking spaces historically made available to one or more users of court facilities. (e) “Deferred maintenance” means a backlog of projects that occurs when ongoing maintenance and repair of court facilities or a building is not sustained at an appropriate level in quality, quantity, or frequency to support the designed level of service of the building or special repair projects are not accomplished as needed. (f) “Historical building” means a building that is identified as a historical building by the county board of supervisors and is either a “qualified historical building or structure,” as defined in Section 18955 of the Health and Safety Code, or is a building eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places under Section 470a of Title 16 of the United States Code. (g) “Maintenance” means the ongoing upkeep of buildings, equipment, grounds, and utilities required to keep a building and its systems in a condition adequate to support its designed level of service. (h) “Responsibility for facilities” means the obligation of providing, operating, maintaining, altering, and renovating a building that contains the facilities. (i) “Shared use” refers to a building which is used for both court and noncourt purposes. (j) “Special improvement” means any modification that increases the designed level of services of a building, or a one-time modification of a building that is not expected to be repeated during the lifetime of the building. (k) “Special repair” means modifications that maintain the designed level of services of a building and does not include a special improvement. (l) “Unacceptable seismic safety rating” means a rating of either “substantial risk” (level V), “extensive but not imminent risk” (level VI), or “imminent risk” (level VII) under the Risk Acceptability Table of the State Building Seismic Program as developed by the Division of the State Architect, April 1994, p. II-2. (m) “Usable space” means space that an occupier of a facility can actually use and may allocate to house personnel and furniture. (n) “User rights” means the right to exclusive use of the noncommon area within a building allocated to that use as well as shared use of the common areas of the building and the appurtenant grounds and parking. This section shall become operative on January 1, 2010. (Repealed (in Sec. 1) and added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 444, Sec. 1.5. Effective January 1, 2007. Section operative January 1, 2010, by its own provisions.)
  175. 70303.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [70301 - 70303] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This section creates the Court Facilities Dispute Resolution Committee and assigns it dispute-handling and recommendation duties, with the Director of Finance making the final decision.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [70301 - 70303] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70303. (a) The Court Facilities Dispute Resolution Committee is hereby created to hear and determine disputes between a county and the Judicial Council as specified by this chapter. (b) The committee shall consist of the following members: (1) One person selected by the California State Association of Counties. (2) One person selected by the Judicial Council. (3) One person selected by the Director of Finance. (c) The committee shall hear and make recommendations to the Director of Finance for determinations in disputes involving the following matters: (1) Buildings rejected for transfer of responsibility because of deficiencies as provided in Section 70328. (2) Failure to reach agreement on transfer of responsibility for a building as provided in Section 70333. (3) Disputes regarding the appropriateness of expenditures from a local courthouse construction fund as provided in Section 70403. (4) County appeal of a county facilities payment amount as provided in Section 70366. (5) Administrative Office of the Courts appeal of a county facilities payment amount as provided in Section 70367. (d) Upon receipt of the recommendation from the committee, the Director of Finance shall make the final determination of the issue in dispute. (e) The expenses of members of the committee shall be paid for by the agency or organization selecting the member. (f) The Judicial Council, the California State Association of Counties, and the Department of Finance shall jointly provide for staff assistance to the committee. (g) Regulations and rules adopted by the committee shall be exempt from review and approval or other processing by the Office of Administrative Law required by Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 592, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  176. 70311.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Responsibility for Court Facilities [70311 - 70313] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    Counties and city and counties generally do not fund court operations, but they must provide necessary and suitable court facilities for certain positions, notify the court if facilities are deficient, and may be directed by the court to correct the deficiency.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Responsibility for Court Facilities [70311 - 70313] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70311. (a) Commencing July 1, 1997, and each year thereafter, no county or city and county is responsible to provide funding for “court operations,” as defined in Section 77003 and Rule 10.810 of the California Rules of Court, as it read on January 1, 2007. (b) Except as provided in Section 70312, commencing as of July 1, 1996, and each year thereafter, each county or city and county shall be responsible for providing necessary and suitable facilities for judicial and court support positions created prior to July 1, 1996. In determining whether facilities are necessary and suitable, the reasonable needs of the court and the fiscal condition of the county or city and county shall be taken into consideration. (c) If a county or city and county fails to provide necessary and suitable facilities as described in subdivision (b), the court shall give notice of a specific deficiency. If the county or city and county then fails to provide necessary and suitable facilities pursuant to this section, the court may direct the appropriate officers of the county or city and county to provide the necessary and suitable facilities. The expenses incurred, certified by the judges to be correct, are a charge against the county or city and county treasury and shall be paid out of the general fund. (d) Prior to the construction of new court facilities or the alteration, remodeling, or relocation of existing court facilities, a county or city and county shall solicit the review and comment of the judges of the court affected regarding the adequacy and standard of design, and that review and comment shall not be disregarded without reasonable grounds. (e) Any reference in the statutes enacted prior to January 1, 2003, that refers to Section 68073 shall be deemed to refer to this section. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 130, Sec. 133. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  177. 70312.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Responsibility for Court Facilities [70311 - 70313] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    If court facilities responsibility is transferred from a county to the Judicial Council, the county is relieved of most facility and maintenance duties, but not certain payment or agreement-based obligations.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Responsibility for Court Facilities [70311 - 70313] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70312. If responsibility for court facilities is transferred from the county to the Judicial Council pursuant to this chapter, the county is relieved of any responsibility under Section 70311 for providing those facilities. The county is also relieved of any responsibility for deferred or ongoing maintenance for the facility transferred, except for the county facilities payment required by Section 70353. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, or by the agreement between the Judicial Council and the county under this chapter, the Judicial Council shall have ongoing responsibility for providing trial court facilities. If responsibility for all court facilities within a county has been transferred pursuant to this chapter, that county shall have no responsibility for providing court facilities. This section does not relieve a county of its obligation under Article 5 (commencing with Section 70351) or its obligations under any agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 410, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2006.)
  178. 70313.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Responsibility for Court Facilities [70311 - 70313] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This chapter cannot be read as authorizing government bodies or courts to provide official court reporters with certain writing, transcription, or office equipment and supplies.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Responsibility for Court Facilities [70311 - 70313] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70313. This chapter may not be construed as authorizing a county, a city and county, a court, the Judicial Council, or the state to supply to the official reporters of the courts stenography, stenotype, or other shorthand machines, or as authorizing the supply to the official reporters of the courts, for use in the preparation of transcripts, of typewriters, transcribing equipment, supplies, or other personal property. The enactment of this provision is a statement of existing law under former subdivision (f) of Section 68073 and is not a modification of the prior law. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  179. 70321.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This section requires the Judicial Council and counties to make agreements transferring responsibility for court facilities, with specific deadlines and payment terms for some agreements.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70321. (a) The Judicial Council, in consultation with the superior court of each county and the county shall enter into agreements regarding the transfer of responsibility for court facilities from that county to the Judicial Council. The agreements shall be executed no later than December 31, 2009. Transfer of responsibility may occur not earlier than July 1, 2004, and not later than December 31, 2009. On or before July 1, 2003, each county shall designate those persons who shall negotiate the agreements on behalf of the county and shall give the Judicial Council the names of those persons. The name of a person designated by a county to negotiate on its behalf may be changed by the county at any time by providing written notice to the Judicial Council. (b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in paragraph (2), any transfer agreement that is executed on or after October 1, 2008, and on or before March 31, 2009, shall contain a requirement that the county pay, in addition to the county facility payment established pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 70351), a continuing amount from the date of transfer calculated by multiplying the county facilities payment by the percentage change in the National Implicit Price Deflator for State and Local Government Purchases, as published by the Department of Finance, for the fiscal year in which the transfer agreement is executed as compared to the prior fiscal year. (2) (A) Prior to September 30, 2008, the Administrative Office of the Courts and a county may jointly declare all of the following: (i) That extraordinary circumstances exist that have prohibited successful execution of a transfer agreement. (ii) That all relevant transfer documents have been timely submitted and reviewed by the county. (iii) That the failure to execute a transfer agreement prior to September 30, 2008, is not caused by the action, inaction, or delay on the part of the county. (iv) That the agreement can reasonably be executed on or before December 31, 2008. (B) If that declaration is signed pursuant to subparagraph (A), the application of the multiplier described in paragraph (1) shall be tolled through December 31, 2008. If the transfer agreement is executed by December 31, 2008, the multiplier shall not apply. Justification for a joint declaration shall be limited to either of the following: (i) The failure to execute the transfer agreement was caused by the action, inaction, or delay of a third party, or a party to the transaction other than the county. (ii) The Administrative Office of the Courts and the county have agreed to pursue an alternative method for complying with a seismic liability obligation under the provisions of Section 70324 and failure to execute the transfer agreement was caused by unique circumstances directly connected to the implementation of the alternative method authorized by the section. (3) In exercising the authority provided under paragraph (2), a county shall not arbitrarily or capriciously request a joint declaration without a good faith belief that the conditions for that declaration are met, and the Administrative Office of the Courts shall not arbitrarily or capriciously decline to sign a joint declaration described in paragraph (2) if the conditions for that declaration are otherwise met. (4) Copies of any joint declarations described in paragraph (2) will be transmitted upon their signing by both parties to the chairpersons of the Senate and Assembly Committees on Budget, Appropriations, and Judiciary. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any transfer agreement that is executed on or after April 1, 2009, shall contain a requirement that the county pay, in addition to the county facility payment established pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 70351), a continuing amount from the date of transfer calculated by multiplying the county facilities payment by the year-to-year percentage change in the annual state appropriations limit as described in Section 3 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution for the year in which the transfer agreement is executed. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 140, Sec. 91. (AB 1164) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  180. 70322.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    Agreements transferring responsibility for court facilities may cover multiple buildings in a county and do not need a separate agreement for each building.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70322. Agreements for the transfer of responsibility for court facilities from the county to the Judicial Council may include multiple buildings within the county, and need not require a separate agreement for each building. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 9, Sec. 3. Effective April 23, 2008.)
  181. 70323.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This section sets out how title to court-facility buildings must change when responsibility is transferred, and how lease rights and payments are handled in some leased-building cases.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70323. Subject to the provisions of Section 70325 concerning a building subject to a bonded indebtedness, and Section 70329 concerning historic buildings, transfer of responsibility for court facilities shall be evidenced by the following change in title to the building containing those facilities: (a) If the building is currently owned by the county and used solely for court functions, the building shall be transferred to the state which shall hold title to and use of the entire building. This subdivision may not apply to buildings that are deficient as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 70326. Unless bonded indebtedness, including the legal obligation to pay the indebtedness, is transferred to the state, this subdivision does not apply so long as a court facility is subject to bonded indebtedness. Title shall transfer to the state when the bonded indebtedness is paid. For the purposes of this subdivision, bonded indebtedness includes only the bonded indebtedness existing at the time of transfer of responsibility, and any refunding of the existing bonded indebtedness issued to achieve monetary savings to the county. Any refunding under this subdivision does not extend the original maturity date of the bonded indebtedness and may not increase the original principal amount of the indebtedness, except to pay costs relating to the refunding of the bonded indebtedness. (b) If the building is currently owned by the county and used for court and other county functions, title to the building may be held in one of three ways, each of which shall be considered a transfer of responsibility for the court facilities for purposes of Section 70312: (1) The county may continue to hold title to the building. (2) The county may transfer title to the building to the state. (3) The county may transfer title to the building to joint ownership between the county and the state. (c) If the building is currently owned by a third party and leased by the county, any of the following apply: (1) If the lessor consents to transfer of the lease to the state either without modification of the lease or on modification terms acceptable to the county and the Judicial Council, the county shall transfer its rights and responsibilities under the lease to the state. The court shall then occupy the building under the terms of the lease. (2) If the lessor does not consent to the transfer of the lease to the state or the lessor’s new terms for transfer of the lease to the state are unacceptable to either the county or the Judicial Council, the county shall continue to provide facilities to the court under the terms of the lease and the amount of the lease payments shall be excluded from the county facilities payment provided by Section 70359. Upon expiration of the lease, the amount of the lease payments shall then be included in the county facilities payment in the same manner provided by Section 70359, as if the lease were transferred to the state. (3) If the lessor does not consent to the transfer of the lease to the state or the lessor’s new terms for transfer of the lease to the state are unacceptable to either the county or the Judicial Council, the county and the Judicial Council may agree that the provisions of paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) shall not apply, the court shall find alternative facilities, and the amount of the lease payments due under the lease shall be included in the county facilities payment as provided by Section 70359. The agreement under this subdivision may include an agreement for a different lease payment amount to be included in the county facilities payment. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  182. 70325.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This section allocates responsibility for bonded indebtedness tied to court-facility transfers and restricts counties from changing or further encumbering that debt without required consent.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70325. (a) (1) If title to a building proposed to be transferred pursuant to this chapter is subject to a bonded indebtedness, the county shall retain the revenue sources used to pay the bonded indebtedness in which case the county shall be required to continue to make the payments on the bonded indebtedness. (2) As an alternative to paragraph (1), the county and the state may agree that the county shall transfer the revenue sources to the state, in which case, the state shall be required to make the payments on the bonded indebtedness in the amount of the revenue received. If the amount payable on the bonded indebtedness exceeds the amount of the revenue transferred to the state, the county shall be responsible for paying the remaining amount. If a revenue source is used to pay the bonded indebtedness on several buildings and not all of those buildings are being transferred to the state, the county shall transfer the proportion of the revenue used to pay the bonded indebtedness on the buildings transferred to the state. Except for revenue sources subject to Section 70375, any revenue source transferred by the county to the state under this paragraph shall be transferred back to the county by the state when the bonded indebtedness on the building is retired. (b) Except in the case of a shared use building or historical building whose title is not being transferred from the county, the agreement concerning transfer of responsibility for court facilities contained in a building subject to bonded indebtedness shall specify when title to the building will transfer, which shall not be later than the date of final payment of the bonded indebtedness on the building. A county shall not extend the term of the final maturity date of, or increase the amount of, any bonded indebtedness on a building containing court facilities whose responsibility has been transferred to the state without the consent of the Administrative Director of the Courts. For the purposes of this subdivision, the amount of the bonded indebtedness shall not be deemed to be increased if the amount is refunded for an amount not greater than the original principal amount of the indebtedness plus any costs relating to the refunding of the bonded indebtedness. (c) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this chapter, during the period and to the extent which bonded indebtedness is outstanding with respect to any court facility, the state shall not have any equity or other ownership rights in, to, or with respect to, the court facility. A county may not sell, assign, or transfer any rights or interests in that facility, or otherwise further encumber the facility, other than those rights, interests, or encumbrances required by legal documents establishing the bonded indebtedness. If, during the period of bonded indebtedness outstanding with respect to a court facility, the state is required to vacate the facility through the operation or enforcement of the legal documents establishing the bonded indebtedness, the county shall be responsible for providing the state with suitable and necessary court facilities at least equal to those occupied by the state immediately prior to the date on which the state was compelled to vacate the facility. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 410, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2006.)
  183. 70326.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This section limits transfer agreements for court facilities: they generally cannot require county payments for deferred-maintenance deficiencies, and deficient buildings or facility responsibilities do not transfer unless the agreement provides for correcting the deficient items.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70326. (a) Except as provided in this section, the agreement may not require any payment from the county to the state for any deficiencies in the court facilities being transferred caused by deferred maintenance. (b) A building and the court facilities in it shall be deemed deficient if any of the following exist: (1) A deficiency or deficiencies that constitute a significant threat to life, safety, or health. (2) A deficiency or deficiencies that include seismically hazardous conditions with an unacceptable seismic safety rating. (3) Deficiencies that in their totality are significant to the functionality of the facility. (c) Neither title to a deficient building nor responsibility for the court facilities in that building shall transfer to the state or the Judicial Council under this chapter, and Section 70312 does not apply to the court facilities in a deficient building, unless provision is made in the agreement for correction of the deficient items. (d) If one or more phases of a maintenance project are pending on the court facilities prior to the date of the agreement under this article, the agreement shall specify whether the county shall complete those phases of the project, to the extent approved, or shall transfer funds to the state to permit completion of those phases of the project. As used in this section, a phase of a project is to be deemed pending to the extent that the board of supervisors has either approved the phase in whole or in part at a board of supervisors meeting, and either allocated or appropriated money for the phase in whole or in part, or executed a contract for the phase in whole or in part. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  184. 70327.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    Before a court-facilities transfer is completed, the state must arrange a seismic safety inspection of certain older buildings, and the county must help provide access and records.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70327. (a) Prior to the completion of the negotiations concerning the transfer of responsibility for court facilities in a building, the state shall provide for a licensed structural engineer to inspect and evaluate the building containing the court facilities for seismic safety if the building was built under a building code prior to the 1988 Uniform Building Code and the building has not been upgraded since 1988 for seismic safety. The inspection shall be made using the method and criteria for seismic safety developed by the Department of General Services’ Real Estate Services Division. Any repair required to the damage caused by the exploratory inspection shall be paid for by the state. (b) The county shall assist the state in the inspection by providing the following: (1) Access to the facility for inspection purposes. (2) Drawings and design documents for the building, if available. (3) Any reports on structural or seismic evaluations of the building. (c) If a building is given an unacceptable seismic safety rating and the county subsequently performs seismic upgrade work, the state may, upon the request of the county and at the county’s expense, contract with a licensed structural engineer to reinspect and reevaluate the building. (d) Neither title to a building with an unacceptable seismic safety rating nor responsibility for the court facilities in that building shall transfer to the state or the Judicial Council under this chapter, and Section 70312 does not apply to the court facilities in that building, unless provision is made in the agreement for correction of the unacceptable seismic safety items. (e) The Administrative Director of the Courts, in his or her discretion, with the approval of the Director of Finance or his or her designee, may waive the inspection required by subdivision (a) upon his or her finding of either of the following: (1) The ratio of court facilities to other facilities in the building is minimal and title to the building is not being transferred to the state. (2) The amount of court space in the building does not exceed 10,000 square feet. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  185. 70328.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    A county may appeal an unacceptable seismic safety rating or deficient rating to the Court Facilities Dispute Resolution Committee, and the state must prove the rating by a preponderance of the evidence.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70328. If a building receives an unacceptable seismic safety rating under Section 70327, or is rejected as deficient under Section 70326, the county may appeal that action to the Court Facilities Dispute Resolution Committee. The state has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence the unacceptable seismic safety rating or deficient rating. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  186. 70329.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    A county generally may not stop a court from using historically used court facilities in a historical building, unless the Administrative Director of the Courts consents.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70329. (a) Title to a historical building containing court facilities may not be transferred to the state without the express consent of the county’s board of supervisors. (b) If title to a historical building containing court facilities is not transferred to the state, the county may still be relieved of its responsibility to fund court facilities under Section 70312 if the county as part of its agreement under this article either: (1) Makes the court facilities within the historical building available to the Judicial Council for court use. (2) Provides, with the consent of the Judicial Council, alternative court facilities of at least comparable size, condition, and utility. (c) Court facilities provided under this section shall meet all requirements for transfer of court facilities under this chapter, and the court and the Judicial Council shall have all the rights to that building that they have under this chapter to other court facilities whose responsibility is transferred to the Judicial Council. (d) A county shall not prevent a court from using court facilities traditionally used by that court in a historical building, except with the consent of the Administrative Director of the Courts. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  187. 70330.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    The agreement must provide parking spaces for the court that are comparable in convenience, number, and type to those available on October 1, 2001.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70330. The agreement shall provide for parking spaces for the court of comparable convenience, number, and type, as was made available for court use as of October 1, 2001. For purposes of this section, parking spaces for the court includes, but is not limited to, spaces for judges, court employees, other court staff, witnesses, and jurors. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  188. 70331.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    The Judicial Council may require completion of pending court-facility project phases, and may request county design changes, if the stated conditions are met.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70331. (a) If there are one or more pending phases of a project involving court facilities and the responsibility for the facility is to be transferred to the Judicial Council, the Judicial Council may, as part of the agreement under this article, require the completion of those phases of the project, to the extent that county funds or property have been allocated, approved, appropriated, or committed to those phases of the project by resolution or ordinance as a condition of transfer of responsibility to the Judicial Council. (b) This section applies irrespective of whether title to the building containing the court facilities is to be transferred to the state. (c) As used in this section, a phase of a project is to be deemed pending to the extent that the board of supervisors has either approved the phase in whole or in part at a board of supervisors meeting, and allocated or appropriated money for the phase in whole or in part, or executed a contract for the phase in whole or in part. (d) The Judicial Council may request the county to implement design changes relating to the project if either the overall effect of the changes do not increase the costs of the project to the county, or the Judicial Council agrees to pay any extra costs caused by the changes. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  189. 70332.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    The Judicial Council and the California State Association of Counties must develop procedures to implement the transfer of court-facility responsibility from counties to the state.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70332. The Judicial Council, in consultation with the Department of Finance and the trial courts, and the California State Association of Counties, in consultation with the Department of Finance and the counties, shall develop the procedures for implementing the transfer of responsibility for court facilities from the counties to the state as set forth in this article. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  190. 70333.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    If the Judicial Council and a county cannot agree on a facility, each must state its position to the Court Facilities Dispute Resolution Committee, which must make a determination about the transfer of responsibility for that facility.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Agreements Transferring Responsibility for Court Facilities [70321 - 70333] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70333. If the Judicial Council and the county fail to reach agreement on any facility, each shall present its position to the Court Facilities Dispute Resolution Committee which shall render its determination concerning that transfer of responsibility for that facility. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  191. 70341.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Shared Use Buildings [70341 - 70344] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    The court and the county each have exclusive use of the facilities they currently use, and shared use of the common areas, indefinitely and at no cost, unless a third-party lease says otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Shared Use Buildings [70341 - 70344] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70341. (a) The user rights of the court and the county are based on the proportional allocation of exclusive use facilities within the building for the court and for the county as specified in the agreement, regardless of the entity holding title to the building. (b) The court and the county shall each have exclusive use of the facilities in the building currently used by it, together with the shared use of the common areas, indefinitely and at no cost, subject to the terms of any lease with a third-party lessor. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  192. 70342.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Shared Use Buildings [70341 - 70344] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This section lets the county, state, or Judicial Council arrange additional shared-space use in a shared use building and charge or negotiate reasonable rent or charges when the stated conditions are met.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Shared Use Buildings [70341 - 70344] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70342. (a) If the county holds title to a shared use building and the court wishes to have additional space in the building, if the county agrees to allocate additional space, the county may charge the state reasonable rent for any space as may be agreed between the county and the Judicial Council. (b) If the state holds title to a shared use building and the county wishes to have additional space in the building, if the state agrees to allocate additional space, the state may charge the county reasonable rent for any space as may be agreed to between the county and the Judicial Council. (c) If the state and the county jointly hold title to a shared use building and either the court or the county wishes to have additional space in the building, the Judicial Council and the county may agree to modify the amount of space and the charges made for that space. (d) If the state or the county is a lessee in a shared use building owned by a third party and the court or the county wishes to have additional space in the building, the Judicial Council or the county may negotiate with the lessor concerning the amount of space and the charges made for that space. This subdivision does not permit either the state or the county to occupy space in the building leased by the other party without the consent of that party. (e) Unless the Judicial Council and the county agree otherwise, if either the Judicial Council or the county desires to decrease the amount of space it occupies in a shared use building, it may do so only after offering the other party the space on the same terms and conditions as to which it has proposed to transfer the space to a third party. Notwithstanding the transfer of space pursuant to this subdivision or the failure to use the space, the Judicial Council and the county are not relieved of their rights and responsibilities under the agreement entered into pursuant to Section 70343, unless that agreement is superseded by a subsequent agreement. As used in this subdivision, a “third party” means an entity other than the court or the county. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  193. 70343.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Shared Use Buildings [70341 - 70344] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    The Judicial Council and the county must set their shared-use building rights and responsibilities by agreement, and the building use must not reduce the court’s or county’s ability to use the remaining space effectively.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Shared Use Buildings [70341 - 70344] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70343. (a) Notwithstanding the manner of holding title to a shared use building: (1) The rights and responsibilities of the Judicial Council, the court, and the county in a shared use building shall be established by an agreement between the Judicial Council and the county which may be modified by the consent of both the Judicial Council and the county. The agreement shall include, but not be limited to: (A) The liability and responsibility for ongoing maintenance and administration of the building. (B) Any agreed-upon conditions involving the ongoing administration of the building. (C) Any agreements concerning general liability for the building, building planning, engineering, design, maintenance, repair, construction, failure to maintain common use areas, and dispute resolution. (D) A provision involving resolution of disputes that may arise under the agreement between the county and the Judicial Council. (2) Unless otherwise specifically provided by agreement between the Judicial Council and the county, the Judicial Council and the county shall share operation and maintenance costs in a shared use building as follows: (A) Each entity is responsible for the operation and normal day-to-day maintenance costs of that space in the building exclusively used by the entity. (B) Each entity shall share the operating and normal day-to-day maintenance costs for the common space in the building based on the proportionate amount of space exclusively used by each entity. (C) Each entity shall share the major building repairs and maintenance affecting the entire building, including, but not limited to, common areas, based on the proportionate amount of space exclusively used by each entity. (b) The use of space in a joint-use building by both the court and the county shall be compatible with the building and shall not deteriorate or diminish the ability of either the county or the court to use the remaining space effectively. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  194. 70344.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Shared Use Buildings [70341 - 70344] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    The title holder of a shared use building generally may not transfer rights in, or add further bonded debt to, the part used by the other entity if that would delay title transfer, with listed exceptions. If either the court or county occupies 80% or more of the building, the Judicial Council or county may require the other entity to vacate, and the county must provide substitute facilities if the court or Judicial Council is forced to leave a county-owned building.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Shared Use Buildings [70341 - 70344] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70344. (a) The entity holding title to a shared use building, except a third-party lessor, shall not transfer any right to a third party of the part of the building used by the other entity or place further bonded indebtedness on it, except as already required by operation of the legal documentation related to bonded indebtedness or as agreed to by the Judicial Council and the county, if the result of the action would be a further delay in transfer of title to the building to the other party pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 70325. (b) If either the court or the county occupies 80 percent or more of a shared use building, the Judicial Council, on behalf of the court, or the county may require the other entity to vacate the building. The entity vacating the building shall be given reasonable notice and shall be compensated by the other entity for its equity in the facility and for relocation costs at the fair market rate. (c) Except as provided in subdivision (b), if the court or the Judicial Council is required to vacate a shared use building owned by the county, in whole or in part, the county shall provide the court or the Judicial Council with suitable and necessary facilities at least equal to those previously occupied by the court. The failure of the county to provide those facilities shall make the county responsible to the court under Section 70311 for the facilities not provided. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  195. 70351.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This section states the Legislature’s intent to fund court facilities by requiring each county to pay the state the amount it historically spent on court facility operations and maintenance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70351. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to provide a source of funding for the ongoing operations and maintenance of court facilities by requiring each county to pay to the state the amount that county historically expended for operation and maintenance of court facilities. It is further the intent of the Legislature that funding for the ongoing operations and maintenance of court facilities that are in excess of the county facilities payments be provided by the state. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  196. 70351.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    These agencies may agree on alternative ways to calculate the county facilities payment amount for counties that meet the agreed criteria.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70351.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the California State Association of Counties, the Judicial Council, and the Director of Finance may agree to alternative methods for calculating the county facilities payment amount to be used by any county meeting the criteria set forth in those alternative methods. In the absence of an agreement, the other provisions of this article shall apply. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 444, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  197. 70352.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This section creates the Court Facilities Trust Fund and assigns the Judicial Council to administer it.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70352. (a) There is hereby established the Court Facilities Trust Fund. (b) Money deposited in this fund and appropriated by the Legislature shall be administered by the Judicial Council for the operation, repair, and maintenance of court facilities and other purposes provided by statute. The Judicial Council may delegate the administration of the fund to the Administrative Director of the Courts. (c) The Judicial Council shall recommend to the Governor and the Legislature each fiscal year on the proposed expenditures from the fund and submit a report on actual expenditures after the end of each fiscal year. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  198. 70353.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    Counties must pay the county facilities payment to the Controller, in quarterly installments on specified dates, and late payments trigger a penalty. The Judicial Council must give the Controller a yearly payment schedule and update it within 30 days if the payment amount changes.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70353. (a) Each county shall remit the county facilities payment determined by this article to the Controller, for deposit into the Court Facilities Trust Fund. One-quarter of each county’s facilities payment shall be remitted to the Controller quarterly on October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. Any payment that is not made when required by this subdivision shall be considered delinquent, and subject to the penalties specified in subdivision (b). (b) Upon receipt of any delinquent payment required pursuant to this section, the Controller shall calculate a penalty on any delinquent payment by multiplying the amount of the delinquent payment at a daily rate equivalent to 11/2 percent per month for the number of days the payment is delinquent. Penalty amounts calculated pursuant to this subdivision shall be paid by the county to the Court Facilities Trust Fund no later than 45 days after the end of the month in which the penalty was calculated. (c) The Judicial Council shall provide the Controller with a schedule of the county facility payments at the beginning of each fiscal year. If the amount of the county facility payment changes pursuant to this article, the Judicial Council shall provide the Controller with a new schedule of payments within 30 days of the change. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  199. 70354.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    The county facilities payment is calculated using actual annual county court-facility expenditures, with shared buildings prorated by the court’s usable space.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70354. The components of the county facilities payment are based on the actual annual direct and indirect county expenditures on court facilities. In the case of a shared use building, the amounts are prorated for the court’s usable space in the building as a percentage of total usable space in the building. The determination of the court’s usable space and the total usable space shall be made by the standard methodology used for determining usable space by the Department of General Services. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  200. 70355.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. )

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    This section requires the listed article values to be adjusted for inflation, except the value computed under Section 70359.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 - 77655] ( Title 8 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 206. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Superior Court Facilities [70301 - 70508] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 5. County Facilities Payment [70351 - 70370] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1082, Sec. 4. ) ## 70355. (a) Except for the value computed under Section 70359, all values listed in this article shall be adjusted from the fiscal year of the expenditure to the month of the effective date of transfer for inflation using, as the inflation index, the average of the following three indices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index, all rebased to equal 100 as of January 1996: (1) Building cleaning and maintenance services (Series Id PCU 7349). (2) Operators and lessors of nonresidential buildings (Series Id PCU 6512). (3) Maintenance and repair constructions (Series Id PCU BMRP). (b) For purposes of this section, “rebasing” means dividing all the values of the price index, by the value of the price index for the period to which the values are to be rebased, and multiplying the results by 100. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 592, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2004.)

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