Judges and Judiciary
Nov. 2, 2009
Court Taping Founders Despite Savings
The idea of electronic court recorders attracted renewed attention during a legislative watchdog hearing on spending by the state's courts. The change could save $100 million each year.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - Legislative analysts have repeatedly recommended using electronic recordings instead of traditional court reporters to save money, but the proposal has for years fallen on deaf ears - at least in part due to the political power of the court reporters' union.
The change could reduce court costs by up to $100 million a year, officials said, but even with the support of...
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