About this report
More than one million California trial court hearings each year go ahead with no official record. State law requires certified shorthand reporters (CSRs), courts don't employ enough of them, and well-financed litigants can bring their own, an advantage low- and moderate-income Californians don't have.
This report explains why an official record is crucial to equal access to justice, including the right to an effective appeal. It documents the gap in available court reporters and weighs policy options to close it. A fact sheet is also available.
Policy Reports & Recommendations · PDF, 26 pages
Download and read the full report here.
Download the fact sheet here.