Record of Proceedings—Transcript as

Evidence. There shall be kept an electronic record of the following: (1) All contested actions and proceedings had in open court unless the parties with the approval of the judge shall specifically agree to the contrary; and (2) Such other proceedings as the judge may direct or as may be required by order of the court or as may be requested by any party to the action or proceeding. (3) The following rules are inapplicable in their entirety to proceedings before district judges and magistrate judges: CIVIL RULE TITLE Joinder of Remedies— Fraudulent Conveyances. Deposition Before Actions or Pending Appeal. Instructions; Argument; Retirement of Jury. Rule 18(b)