In the courtroom, and even in movies portraying legal dramas, most of the attention and focus is given to the attorneys, judges, juries, and the parties in the case. Rarely, if ever, does the wider audience pay attention to the folks seated in the background, furiously typing on seemingly old-fashioned typewriters. That, unfortunately, is […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the mode of doing business, even in the courtroom. In-person sessions are no longer safe or viable. In line with health guidelines, attorneys and court reporters are now using video conferencing to conduct remote depositions, mediations, and arbitrations. Virtual litigation is becoming common, with legal professionals embracing the
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No doubt, technology has become an integral part of the court reporting processing. The same way you see self-checkout machines at grocery stores and libraries is equivalent to the robotics and voice recognition systems available in modern courts. Courtroom staff can utilize various machines and automated robotics in more ways than ever before. The
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Court reporting is easily one of the oldest careers in recorded human civilization and has been a path for so many people over the years. Indeed, court reporters have always been, and continue to be, held in high regard in and out of legal circles for their vital roles in judicial processes. In essence, they
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Certified court reporters, though ridiculously underestimated, are a very essential cog in the wheels of justice of any jurisdictions they’re deployed in. However, like with many other professions, court stenographing is under increasing threat from modern technology, most notably advanced Voice Recognition technology. Many people in legal circles, particularly serving and aspiring court reporters,
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Sometimes, it may be impossible for witnesses to present their testimonies in person. This could be due to unforeseen reasons such as illness or out of state travel restrictions. Fortunately, with the emergence of video deposition services, key witnesses can now present their testimonies without having to make the trip to court. Besides, video depositions
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Just like any other profession, court reporting has not been spared from digitization, with digital recorders threatening to send the old but still very effective stenographers to obsolescence. Of course, these devices have some appeal, but they can’t really match up to human court reporters. This is mainly because they depend on human input to
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When it comes to a courtroom trial presentation in a large venue, are you prepared? A trial presentation involves a lot. Assembling equipment and getting your tech right is important when it comes to having a good presentation. In fact, trials today are not that different from those in the past. With plenty of tech
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Reporting court proceedings requires a high level of accuracy. Besides–remarks, witness testimonies and closings play a huge role in determining the verdict. Any mistake in the report may lead to a wrongful conviction, a mistrial, or an acquittal. For this reason, it is essential for the justice system to enlist certified stenographic court reporters. With
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When it comes to being a certified court reporter, there is no doubt that they are an important and integral part of the legal system. But could this job be done by technology, computers and the like now or later on? Automated tech is being integrated in a lot of places now, from the grocery
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