Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-106.306 (2026)

(1) Responsibility for preserving the testimony at final hearings shall be that of the agency responsible for taking final agency action. Proceedings shall be recorded by a certified court reporter or by recording instruments.

(2) Any party to a hearing may, at its own expense, provide a certified court reporter if the agency does not. The presiding officer may provide a certified court reporter. At hearings reported by a court reporter, any party who wishes a transcript of the testimony shall order the same at its own expense. If a court reporter records the proceedings, the recordation shall become the official transcript.

Rulemaking Authority 14.202, 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5) FS. History–New 4-1-97, Amended 3-18-98.

Effective: 3/18/1998.