The California Court Reporters Association serves equally our members, our profession and the public by defending the delivery of justice as the statewide representative of the entire court reporting profession. CCRA promotes and defends the stenographic profession which is unmatched in its ability to produce a realtime transcript. We educate the legal and political community on behalf of all court reporters. Our membership protects, promotes and advocates for firm owners, freelancer and official court reporters as well as hearing reporters.
Breaking News From Sacramento and Los Angeles
Sacramento
Headline from the Court Reporters Board meeting: CRB to CCRA, "YOU'VE GIVEN US OUR HOMEWORK!" On Friday, April 27th, CCRA President Early Langley appeared in front of the Court Reporters Board and challenged their recent article entitled, "The Pitfalls of Privatizing Court Reporters." Demanding a legal opinion to back up their statement that a privately-hired court reporter is considered a pro tempore and that statutory rates would apply, she cited three conflicting codes: 70044, 68086(a)(5)(B) and California Rule of Court 2.956. President Langley questioned the CRB's policy as to whether the regulatory agency would cite freelancers and/or agencies in future citations. The CRB asked CCRA for a question to elicit a legal opinion from them. Stay tuned for future developments as CCRA LEADS THE WAY to work closely with the CRB's Executive Director Yvonne Fenner. For a list of issues presented by President Langley, click here.
Los Angeles
Flying down to Los Angeles on Saturday, April 28th, CCRA's Early Langley visited the Los Angeles County Court Reporters Association, California's largest association of county court reporters and affiliate of CCRA. She joined LACCRA President Julie Granger, along with CCRA's Carolyn Dasher and Lesia Mervin, in speaking to an over-capacity crowd of association members. President Langley fielded questions about the CRB's recent "Pitfalls" statement; Carolyn Dasher reported on CCRA's progress on legislative bills; and Lesia Mervin updated the audience on word count and statewide county trends.
Technology Impact: Formatting For Archival
Formatting your notes and transcript for archival into the future is a part of the court reporter's and deposition reporter's duties under CCP 2025.510(e) and Government Code 69959(b), (c) and (d). Don't be in the position where you archival method is not consistent with current technology. Learn more by watching CCRA's TechImpact video, "Formatting for Archival."
Changing the Landscape of Court Reporting
CCRA’s 102nd Annual Convention – Save the Date!
Don’t miss the 2012 annual convention, October 5th through the 8th, at the beautiful Miramonte Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, CA. This year’s theme is Relax, Refocus, and Revive! The Miramonte is the site of the 2009 convention and the reviews were outstanding. Many people commented it is was the finest venue a CCRA convention was ever held at. Great sessions, great food, great spa, and great rooms. CCRA has booked the entire resort for 2012! Mark your calendar, reserve your room today, and keep an eye out for more details!
2012 Compendiums In Stock
CCRA is pleased to offer the CCRA 2012 Compendiums. These publications (Freelance or Official) are an invaluable tool to court reporters throughout California.
CCRA's 2012 Official Compendium is a compilation of all Rules and Codes that govern Official Court Reporters. Every year the Judicial Council restructures, renumbers, and makes amendments to the rules. It is the responsibility of each Official to know and follow each and every one. The CCRA 2012 Official Compendium is a compilation of all of the rules and codes relating to the court reporting profession, and also includes a number of appendices in the back with research web sites, citations for frequently cited cases, and an invaluable guideline for death penalty cases.
CCRA's 2012 Freelance Compendium includes the restructuring and revised Federal Rules as relates to depositions. In 2009 the Federal Judicial Rulemaking Committee reorganized and revised these Federal Rules. In addition, there are minor updates to the Code of Civil Procedure. Also included in this year’s Freelance Compendium are the Court Reporters Board Backup Audio Media Guidelines (aka AudioSync).
The California Court Reporters Association serves equally our members, our profession and the public by defending the delivery of justice as the statewide representative of the entire court reporting profession. CCRA promotes and defends the stenographic profession which is unmatched in its ability to produce a realtime transcript. We educate the legal and political community on behalf of all court reporters. Our membership protects, promotes and advocates for firm owners, freelancer and official court reporters as well as hearing reporters.
Don’t miss the 2012 annual convention, October 5th through the 8th, at the beautiful Miramonte Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, CA. This year’s theme is Relax, Refocus, and Revive! The Miramonte is the site of the 2009 convention and the reviews were outstanding. Many people commented it is was the finest venue a CCRA convention was ever held at. Great sessions, great food, great spa, and great rooms. CCRA has booked the entire resort for 2012! Mark your calendar, reserve your room today, and keep an eye out for more details!
CCRA is pleased to offer the CCRA 2012 Compendiums. These publications (Freelance or Official) are an invaluable tool to court reporters throughout California.