Who may request a stenographic record for the hearings?

• A. The general public
• B. The licensed bail bondsman affected by the hearing
• C. Any party to the case
• D. The Insurance Commissioner

Answer: (B)

A stenographic record is a verbatim transcript of what happens during a hearing, and the right to request it goes to the person who has a direct interest in the outcome. In this context, the licensed bail bondsman who is affected by the hearing is the one with standing to obtain the transcript. He needs the exact words spoken about his license and conduct to review the proceedings, prepare a defense, or pursue an appeal if necessary. The general public doesn’t automatically have a right to demand the hearing transcript in this setting, and while a party to the case might have access, the emphasis is on the person directly affected—the bondsman—being able to secure the record.