When directed by the presiding judge of a Superior Court so to do and within the time prescribed by such judge, such stenographic reporter shall file with the clerk thereof certified copies of the evidence and proceedings in a cause heard by it. Such copies shall be verbatim transcripts of the evidence and proceedings and be a part of the files of such court. (Amended 1973, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 9, 1974.)