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California Supreme Court Ruling Is a Boon for Litigant Rights
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The California Supreme Court ruled that trial courts must provide an official record for indigent litigants in civil cases, using live court reporters when possible or electronic recordings if reporters are unavailable. This decision mandates courts to ensure access to appellate review despite a severe shortage of court reporters.
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You must plan for audio recordings as a fallback when hiring court reporters in California; the ruling guarantees official records for indigent litigants, so your litigation support business now faces a demand shift to flexible recording solutions rather than stenography alone.
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