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).]

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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. 771
  • Party: 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).