1. Matters Heard by the Judge.

   All matters occurring in open Court will be recorded on tape. A copy of the tape will be available at a cost set by the Court. Unless waived, a record in all jury trials will be taken by a court reporter. In all other matters, a record by a court reporter will be taken only upon written request.

2. Matters Heard by the Magistrate.

   All contested matters occurring in open Court will be recorded on tape. In all other matters, a record by a court reporter will be taken only upon written request.

3. Costs.

   Unless otherwise ordered, parties requesting a record by a court reporter will bear the cost of the reporter. The costs of taping a hearing shall be assessed to the case except where a party provides a court reporter, or by Order of the Court. Copies of the tape will be available at an additional cost set by the Court under Appendix A - Miscellaneous Court Costs.

4. Transcript.

   Preparation of transcripts are the responsibility of the requesting parties.

[Former Rule 19.2 amended and renumbered as Rule 54.2, effective June 10, 1998.]