§606-13.5 - Definitions.

     [§606-13.5]  Definitions.  As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:

     "Certified shorthand reporter" means a shorthand reporter certified by the Hawaii supreme court through the Hawaii board of certified shorthand reporters.

     "Official court reporter" means a certified shorthand reporter employed by the courts of the State to provide court reporting services.

     "Private court reporter" means a certified shorthand reporter who offers services on a freelance basis and who is not employed by the courts of the State. [L 1996, c 226, pt of §1]