Opinion No. Oag 94-79, (1979)

MATTHEW F. ANICH, District Attorney Ashland County

You have asked for assistance in resolving the issue of whether transcripts of court proceedings which have been filed with the clerk of court may be photocopied by individuals at their expense or whether such individuals must request the court reporter to provide a copy at the statutorily prescribed fee. Apparently the clerk of court and the court reporter view secs. 19.21 and 59.14, Stats., in conflict with sec. 757.57 (5), Stats.

It is my opinion that these statutes may be read together without conflict. Section 757.57 (5), Stats., relates…