24 NCAC 03 .0505             COURT REPORTERS: FEES: COST OF TRANSCRIPT OF TESTIMONY

(a)  The court reporter's fees and the cost of the original transcript of testimony for depositions as provided in Rules .0504 and .0511 of this Section, shall be borne by the party which arranges for the reporter's appearance and each person who desires a copy of the transcript will be responsible for securing it and for its cost.

(b)  In cases where no appeal has been effected, the Review Board will arrange for and pay for the private court reporter's fees for each hearing.  If a transcript is ordered by the hearing examiner or Board and no appeal has been effected, or if the Board directs review, the Board will also pay for preparation of the original transcript and persons desiring a copy of the transcript will be responsible for securing it and for its cost.

(c)  If a petition for review is filed, the court reporter's fees, cost of the original transcript, one copy for the Board, and copy for the appellant will be paid for by the appellant.  Other persons desiring a copy of the transcript will be responsible for securing it and for its cost.  If a cross‑petition for review is filed, the cross‑petitioner shall reimburse the petitioner for one‑third of the cost of the court reporter's fees, original transcript, and copy for the Board.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 95‑135;

Temporary Rule Eff. October 2, 1991 For a Period of 180 Days to Expire on March 30, 1992;

Eff. February 3, 1992;

Amended Eff. April 1, 1993;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 16, 2014.