Opinion No.

The Honorable Allen Gordon State Senator 105 South Moose Morrilton, Arkansas 72110

Dear Senator Gordon:

This is in response to your request for an opinion regarding the county's obligation to furnish a court reporter for juvenile hearings. You have asked, specifically, whether this office has interpreted Act 14 of 1987 to require a court reporter and whether the county which funds juvenile matters is required to provide such service. You have also asked what, if any, action could be taken to force payment to a reporter.

The only guidance offered in Act 14 with respect to the county's obligation…