[Velveeta]

I can't believe there would be a law in CA that would require a court reporter to be present during proceedings to get a warrant. Such proceedings are allowed to be held ex parte, and having to have a court reporter present would just about defeat the utility of that.

How is it normally done? I know the proceeding is transcribed at some point. Can the judge or LE use a tape recorder and have the proceeding transcribed at a later date by a court reporter?

[Howlin]

I've been a court reporter for over 20 years and I have never heard of a CR being in the room when a warrant was issued.

[Howlin]

One thing I should have added: I've never been involved in a death penalty case.