a. Record. Unless a court reporter is required by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 30 or the court determines a court reporter is necessary, the official record will be created by electronic recording. Copies of the electronic recordings are available for open proceedings for a fee through the court's electronic records services.

b. Request and Fees. If a party desires a court reporter for any proceeding in which a court reporter is not mandated by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 30, the party must submit a written request to the assigned judicial officer at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of the hearing. If the request is approved, the party must pay any fee authorized by law for the court reporting services at least two (2) judicial days prior to the proceeding.