California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 70132.5

Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 100.
(a)The official reporter shall perform the duties required of him by law. When not actually engaged in the performance of any other duty imposed on him by law, he shall render stenographic or clerical assistance, or both, to the judge or judges of the department to which he is assigned as such judge or judges may direct. This subdivision shall not apply to reporters who elect to be paid on a per diem and fee basis.
(b)The official reporter in each department shall be selected by, and serve solely and directly under the authority and control of, the judge thereof, and shall not be subject to the authority of any county administrative office or personnel commission.

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Cal. Gov. Code § 70132.5 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-8-the-organization-and-government-of-courts/chapter-5-the-superior-courts/article-12-7-official-reporters-in-counties-with-a-population-of-140-000-to-147-000/section-70132.5

Other sections in Article 12.7 - Official Reporters in Counties with a Population of 140,000 to 147,000

§ 70130§ 70130.5§ 70131§ 70131.5§ 70132§ 70132.5§ 70133§ 70134

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