If the official court reporter dies, resigns, or is permanently unable to serve for any reason, the presiding judge of the court shall appoint a successor. If the official court reporter is temporarily absent, the presiding judge may appoint a competent person to act during his absence.
(1949 Rev., S. 7730; P.A. 82-248, S. 62; P.A. 85-613, S. 76, 154.)
History: P.A. 82-248 restated provisions but made no substantive changes; P.A. 85-613 made technical change.