New York Consolidated Laws, Judiciary Law - JUD § 297. Preservation of original notes for two years when not filed with clerk

Unless the original stenographic notes taken upon a trial or hearing, are filed, pursuant to an order, made as prescribed in section thirteen of this chapter, they must be carefully preserved by the stenographer, for two years after the trial or hearing;   or for such greater period of time and in such manner as may be provided by the chief administrator of the courts.