N.Y. Judiciary Law § 319-a: Employment of a stenographer upon hearing on charge of felony

§ 319-a. Employment of a stenographer upon hearing on charge of

felony. In a hearing held in a criminal proceeding upon a charge of

felony, in a town or village court, unless pursuant to law a

stenographer be regularly employed by it, such court may, if the

defendant be represented by counsel, employ a stenographer to take

testimony on such examination. The compensation of such stenographer

shall be fixed by the board of supervisors and shall be a county charge.