2006 Utah Code - 78-56-103 — Appointment of reporters -- Eligibility -- Oath -- Bond -- Action on bond.

     78-56-103.   Appointment of reporters -- Eligibility -- Oath -- Bond -- Action on bond.
     (1) A person may not be appointed to the position of court reporter nor act in the capacity of a court reporter in any court of record of this state, or before any referee, master, board, or commission of this state without a currently valid license from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing as provided in Title 58, Chapter 74, Certified Court Reporters Licensing Act.
     (2) Before any court reporter begins his duties, he shall:
     (a) take, subscribe, and file the constitutional oath; and
     (b) give a bond with sufficient surety, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties, in the sum of $2,500, or larger sum if ordered by the judge.
     (3) The bond shall run to the state of Utah, but an action on it may be maintained by any person whose rights are affected by the failure of the reporter to perform his official duties.

Amended by Chapter 77, 2004 General Session