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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Court reporting is not as straightforward as it might seem. You may have to overcome several challenges and difficult situations to meet your obligations as far as going on the record is concerned. For instance, the opposing counsel may ask their client not to answer questions, but still insist that the deposing attorney to go
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Are you in a career path that requires you to work closely with a certified court reporter? If so, then you might feel anxious and nervous if it is your first time encountering such an experience. However, working with a court reporter does not have to be a nerve-wracking ordeal. As long as you follow
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Court reporting is a large field that incorporates several job descriptions, ranging from closed captioning, to live sign language interpretation. It is worth noting that court reporters – no matter the subspecialty – go through the same training programs. However, it is only those that are appointed by the court (normally, highly skilled stenographers) that
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Unlike defendants and complainants, there are no set rules for being a witness in court. Moreover, the fact that most people have never testified in court or don’t have access to credible witness preparation tips makes it difficult to know the way forward when called upon. Accordingly, we’ve compiled the following list of the Do’s
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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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July 8, 2019 Re: Promoting CCRA-NJ’s Rebuttal to Could Automation Be the Antidote to the Court Reporter Shortage Dear Colleagues: As many of you by now may very well be aware, on May 23, 2019, the New Jersey Law Journal published a damaging article captioned: Could Automation Be the Antidote to the Court Reporter Shortage?
When it comes to working as a certified court reporter, you probably see a lot of PowerPoint presentations. Professional presentations come up on a daily basis, and having a slide show that’s professional can help a case by bringing a point home and having a big impact. Humans are able to be influenced, and there
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When it comes to court reporting, it’s a necessary job. You may be wondering whether this type of job is right for you! Becoming a certified court reporter might be a really good fit if you like to have a job that serves a purpose, enjoy being in places that are official or really like the
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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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