Opinion No. (1983)

Dear Mr. Raymond:

This opinion is in response to questions asked by the Honorable Billy G. Moore, Presiding Judge of the Shelby County Court. These questions are as follows:

A. If the judge of the circuit court directs the official reporter of the circuit court to transcribe any and all evidence given before the grand jury, as provided in Section 540.105, is the official reporter of the circuit court allowed a transcript fee for any original transcripts, or copies thereof?

B. If the answer to question A is yes, who is required to pay the transcript fee, and at what rate?

This opinion request also…