Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 606-13.5

  • Certified shorthand reporter: means a shorthand reporter certified by the Hawaii supreme court through the Hawaii board of certified shorthand reporters. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 606-13.5
  • 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).

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.