It is axiomatic that a stenographic record of all court proceedings must be made.72 All sidebar and chambers conferences during trial also must be recorded unless the trial judge determines in advance that neither evidentiary nor substantive issues are involved.73
72. See Lofland v. Cahall, 115 A. 458, 460 (Del. 1921).
73. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 43(b); Super. Ct. Crim. R. 26.1; Comm. Pls. Ct. Civ. R. 44(b); Fam. Ct. Civ. R. 42.2(e); Fam. Ct. Cr. R. 25(c); Caldwell v. State, 780 A.2d 1037, 1057 (Del. 2001); Sudler v. State, 611 A.2d 945, 947 (Del. 1992); Stephenson v. State, 606 A.2d 740, 741 n.2 (Del. 1992); In re Butler, 609 A.2d 1080, 1082-83 & n.3 (Del. 1992); Hughey v. State, 522 A.2d 335, 336-37 & n.l (Del. 1987); Whalen v. State, 492 A.2d 552, 558 (Del. 1985).
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