What is the definition of a standard line as referenced in WAC 308-14-010 and WAC 308-14-135(3)?
Transcripts generally begin the first line with an indent and either a (Q) or an (A). The last line of the paragraph generally ends short of the required sixty characters. The first and last line of a paragraph will generally be omitted when determining the count. However, if a court reporter excessively indents testimony by breaking testimony into excessive paragraphs, then indented lines will be included in the count. Line numbers and (Q) and (A) will not be included on the count. A transcript complies with this rule as long as the average standard line in the transcript has no fewer than 54 and no more than 60 characters.
