Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 779 – Application
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1. Application to services. This subchapter applies to court reporting services performed in this State, whether a party appears in person or by remote means, provided by:
A. A court reporter or court reporting services provider, whether or not based in the State, in connection with a legal proceeding that is commenced or maintained in this State; or [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]
B. A court reporter or court reporting services provider based in this State in connection with a legal proceeding that is commenced or maintained in a foreign jurisdiction. [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 779
- Court reporting services: means services provided by a court reporter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 771
- Court reporting services provider: means a business, entity or firm that provides or arranges for court reporting services. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 771
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Legal proceeding: means a proceeding or series of proceedings by which a legal judgment is invoked and includes but is not limited to:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 771Party: means a party to an action that is the subject of the legal proceeding for which court reporting services are provided or sought to be provided. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 771 Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
2. Application to Judicial Branch. This subchapter does not apply to court reporting services performed by employees of the Judicial Branch or persons transcribing legal proceedings for the Judicial Branch.
[PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).