What can private court reporters charge?

Have you ever wondered: Do the statutory transcription rates apply only to official court reporters employed by the superior court--and not to private reporters retained by a party to serve as official reporters at court proceedings?

Well, here's your answer, courtesy of 2/2:

We hold that the statutory transcription rates prescribed by sections 69950 and 69954 apply to any court reporter producing a transcript of a civil court proceeding, regardless of whether the reporter is employed by the superior court or privately retained by a party. We therefore reverse the judgment.

Also of note today, for the gory details of a frivolous appellate sanctions motion, see here.