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AB582 (EVANS)

AB582 (EVANS) . Noreen Evans, Author. California State Assembly Member. 7 th Assembly District. AB582 (EVANS) . Michelle Castro Government Relations Expert SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION. Sacramento, CA. HISTORIC REFORM

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AB582 (EVANS)

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  1. AB582 (EVANS) Noreen Evans, Author California State Assembly Member 7th Assembly District

  2. AB582 (EVANS) Michelle Castro Government Relations Expert SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION Sacramento, CA

  3. HISTORIC REFORM • Establishes statewide uniformity of court transcript costs! • Standardized formatting of all transcripts • Simplifies transcript billing with straight page rate for all pages • Provides for payment of transcripts for indigent pro se litigants AB582 (EVANS)

  4. AB582 (EVANS) • FORMAT HIGHLIGHTS • One day equals one volume • Cover page always starts at page 1 • Chronological (not alphabetical) list of witnesses for the master index • Folio-to-page cost conversion formula based on 3 folios per page using the RRTF/Riverside format

  5. TRANSCRIPT REIMBURSEMENT FUND (TRF) Currently: “Applicant” for TRF funds must be represented by counsel Change: The term “Applicant” would be expanded to also include litigants who are representing themselves Currently: The maximum amount paid out per case is $20,000 per year. Change: The maximum amount paid out per case would be $1,000 per year if applicant is an indigent pro se litigant AB582 (EVANS) Court reporters annually contribute a portion of their license fees to the Transcript Reimbursement Fund to help indigent litigants pay for transcripts, because we care about - EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR EVERYONE

  6. SINCE 1990 • Transcript fees increased 0% • Consumer Price index increased 52%, in direct correlation to the increase in transcript production costs • Minimum wage increased 76% • The State budget’s general fund increased 151% AB582 (EVANS) WHY REPORTERS ARE OVERDUE FOR AN INCREASE IN TRANSCRIPT FEES

  7. PAGE RATE INCREASE • Currently: Fees are based on a folio rate and page format which vary from county to county • Change: Fees shall be based on a standard page rate and format throughout the State of CA. • $3.45 for an original and one copy ($2.93 + .52 = $3.45) • Change: 50% premium for daily copy service would be extended to criminal transcripts. AB582 (EVANS)

  8. COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA) • “From January 2009 to December 2009 – June 2010 to January 2010 to July 2011, costs shall increase in an unspecified amount.” • “On or before April 1 to June 30, 2011, and every April 1 to June 30 thereafter, costs shall be increased according to the cumulative increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as specified.” • (Please see AB582 for the specific language) www.leginfo.ca.gov AB582 (EVANS)

  9. WE CAN’T GET THIS BILL PASSED WITHOUT YOU! PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ASSOCIATION WHEN ASKED TO SEND LETTERS, DONATE FUNDS, OR DONATE TIME. AB582 (EVANS) HELP US HELP YOU!

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