New York § 164 - 164Emergency stenographers in criminal cases
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 164 — 164Emergency stenographers in criminal cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 164. 164Emergency stenographers in criminal cases
§ 164. Emergency stenographers in criminal cases. Where the prompt disposition of charges against a person accused of the commission of a crime is deemed necessary, or the ends of justice require, the justice presiding at a term of the supreme court where issues of fact are triable, in his discretion, may employ one or more stenographers in addition to the regularly assigned stenographer, to assist in the taking and transcribing of the minutes of such trial. Such stenographer or stenographers shall be paid for his services such reasonable compensation as the justice shall by his certificate fix, together with a reasonable sum for his necessary traveling expenses, if any, and stationery. The sum so fixed shall be a charge upon the county in which the term shall be held and shall be paid by the county treasurer upon such certificate from the court fund or the fund from which jurors are paid.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 164
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 164 cover?
Section 164 ("164Emergency stenographers in criminal cases") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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