Coroner’s employment of court reporter

A coroner may be authorized to employ, at his discretion, a court reporter who is certified under Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 15, ‘‘The Georgia Court Reporting Act,’’ to record the proceedings of any inquest. The cost of acquiring the services of a certified court reporter shall be paid from the funds of the county where the inquest is held. (Code 1981, § 45-16-48, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 812, § 8; Ga. L. 1990, p. 1735, § 3.) 45-16-49. Fees.