When a judge told attorneys, “you don’t need a court reporter” — despite one being present and assigned — it exposed a growing judicial trend: bypassing licensed reporters in favor of unregulated recordings. Critics say it’s not about shortages. It’s about power, profit, and erasing the record itself.
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A Judiciary at Risk – How California’s Lower Courts Are Courting a Constitutional Crisis
California’s judiciary faces a mounting crisis as lower courts, particularly in Los Angeles County, defy state law by replacing certified court reporters with electronic recording. Critics warn this shift threatens the integrity of court records, undermines public trust, and bypasses legislative authority. With data manipulation and unauthorized policies surfacing, legal experts fear a deliberate effort to weaken judicial independence and dismantle checks and balances in the justice system.
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