Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Court reporter" means a person who records legal proceedings by stenotype machine or other means allowed under the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia and provides prompt preparation of an accurate, verbatim written transcript. "Court reporting services" means services provided by a court reporter and associated videography services. "Court reporting services provider" means a business, entity, or firm that provides or arranges for court reporting services. "Legal proceeding" includes a court proceeding, a deposition, an administrative hearing, an arbitration hearing, an examination under oath, and a sworn statement. 2018, c. 783 .