Technology has taken every sector, including the justice system, by storm. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to find computers and other technological devices doing the work of a certified court reporter. If you are currently working as a stenographer, you may have noticed these devices popping up in courtrooms across the country. One of […]
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Do you dream of becoming a certified court reporter? Well, we have good news for you! The demand for certified shorthand reporters is on an upward trajectory despite the various advancements in courtroom technology. Certified stenographers and court reporters play an important role in maintaining a human aspect in reporting. They can request a witness
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A career in court reporting can be very rewarding and fulfilling. This is especially true if you have the right certification. While it may not seem like a huge issue, becoming a certified court reporter actually allows you to enjoy plenty of benefits that may not be available to you if you don’t have the
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Following advancements in technology, the idea of replacing certified court reporters with hi-tech gadgets and machines has come up several times. In any case, technology has affected nearly all aspects of life, including matters to do with law and justice. Nevertheless, nothing beats the efficiency and accuracy of a real-time court reporter when it comes
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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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Court depositions are witnesses’ sworn, out of court written or oral testimonies. They are used to gather evidence prior to the commencement of a trial. Moreover, depositions provide attorneys with vital information that they can use to predict how a case is likely to turn out. The impact of court depositions cannot be understated. In
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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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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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We live in an era where there are more technological innovations than we can keep up with. Modern technologies, ranging from wireless charging systems to self-driving cars and virtual reality, make our world a completely different place from what it was two decades ago. It is therefore rather surprising that with all the modern IT
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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?