COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides for digital and remote court reporting

HB 188 allows Louisiana courts to use digital recording systems for court proceedings, replacing traditional in-person court reporting. It permits certified court reporters to transcribe proceedings remotely via approved digital platforms and eliminates the requirement for reporters to be physically present during trials. The bill also sets certification standards for digital reporting and permits court staff (who don’t need digital certification) to operate recording equipment under training guidelines. This directly affects certified court reporters, courts implementing digital systems, and court personnel managing recording technology. The law aims to address court reporter shortages by modernizing how court records are preserved.