Government Code § 70011
ARTICLE 10.6. Official Reporters in Counties With a Population of 210,000 to 220,000
When needed in order that the judicial business of the superior court in such county may be diligently carried on and a particular matter or matters may proceed to trial or hearing without delay, a pro tempore official reporter may be appointed to perform the duties of a phonographic reporter in such matter or matters, or until a regular official reporter becomes available for such service.