Louisiana § RS 13:1272 - Duties; salary
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1272 — Duties; salary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1272. Duties; salary
Each court reporter shall attend the sessions of the division to which he is assigned and, subject to the orders of the presiding judge of such division, shall take down stenographically the testimony offered therein, and such other matters as may be directed by the presiding judge of such division. Each court reporter shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the judges of the court, payable out of the judicial expense fund.
Amended by Acts 1950, No. 366, §2; Acts 2006, No. 621, §19(A), eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 675, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 873, §1, eff. July 9, 2008; Acts 2011, No. 340, §2, eff. June 29, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 474, §4(B)(2).
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:1272
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1272 cover?
Section RS 13:1272 ("Duties; salary") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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