Rule 6:12-1 - Recording and Transcript of Proceedings(a)Taking of Record. The Administrative Director is authorized to provide for the verbatim recording of all proceedings in the Special Civil Part either by an official or temporary stenographic reporter appointed pursuant to law or by sound recording device. Such device shall be operated and any required transcripts prepared by personnel assigned by the court for that purpose, all in accordance with procedures established by the Administrative Director.(b)Use of Transcripts. Transcripts of proceedings in the Special Civil Part for use on appeal or other authorized purposes shall be prepared, insofar as practical, in accordance with the procedures applicable to the preparation of transcripts of proceedings in the Civil Part of the Law Division.(c)Request of Party. When the proceedings are sound recorded, in addition thereto, at the request and expense of any party, the court shall permit a record of the proceedings to be made by a certified shorthand reporter.(d)When No Record Is Made. In the absence of a stenographic or sound record of any proceeding, in the event of an appeal, a statement of proceedings shall be prepared as provided for by R. 2:5-3(f).Source - R.R. 7:16-1(a) (b) (c). Paragraph (c) adopted July 7, 1971 to be effective 9/13/1971; paragraphs (a) and (b) amended November 7, 1988 to be effective 1/2/1989; paragraph (b) amended July 19, 2012 to be effective 9/4/2012; paragraph (d) amended July 31, 2020 to be effective 9/1/2020.