INCREASE COURT TRANSCRIPT FEE

House Bill 5831

Sponsor: Rep. Michael Switalski

Committee: Civil Law and the Judiciary

Complete to 9-3-02

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5831 AS INTRODUCED 4-9-02

The bill would amend the Revised Judicature Act to increase the fee paid to circuit court reporters or recorders for court transcripts. Currently, the fee is set at $1.75 per original page and 30 cents per page for each copy; the bill would increase these amounts to $3.00 per original page and 50 cents per page for copies.

MCL 600.2543

Analyst: J. Caver

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.