Court reporting: digital reporters and legal transcriptionists.

CA AB1189 aimed to update regulations regarding court reporting by recognizing digital reporters and legal transcriptionists as official court reporters. It proposed changes to various sections of the Business and Professions Code and the Code of Civil Procedure to support the use of technology in court reporting. The bill ultimately did not pass.

Supporters of CA AB1189 argued that the bill would modernize court reporting practices, allowing for greater flexibility and efficiency through the use of digital technology. They believed it would help meet the growing demand for court services and improve access to legal proceedings for all parties involved.

Critics of CA AB1189 expressed concerns that allowing digital reporters and transcriptionists could compromise the accuracy and reliability of court records. They feared that the reliance on technology might lead to potential issues in legal proceedings, undermining the integrity of the judicial process.