RECORDER

recorder. 1.Hist. A magistrate with criminal jurisdiction in some British cities or boroughs. 2.

A municipal judge with the criminal jurisdiction of a magistrate or a police judge and sometimes

also with limited civil jurisdiction. 3. A municipal or county officer who keeps public records such

as deeds, liens, and judgments.

court recorder.A court official who records court activities using electronic recording

equipment, usu. for the purpose of preparing a verbatim transcript. Cf. COURT REPORTER(1).

[Cases: Courts 55. C.J.S. Courts §§ 107–109.]

recorder of deeds.See register of deeds under REGISTER.

4.SECRETARY(3). [Blacks Law 8^th]