Haw. Rev. Stat. § 606-13.5: Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:

"Certified shorthand reporter" means a shorthand reporter certified by the Hawaii supreme court through the Hawaii board of certified shorthand reporters.

"Official court reporter" means a certified shorthand reporter employed by the courts of the State to provide court reporting services.

"Private court reporter" means a certified shorthand reporter who offers services on a freelance basis and who is not employed by the courts of the State.