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Student FAQ
Keeping
Notes
Question:
How long should a court reporter keep
notes?
Answer:
In Court: 7 years. Death
penalty case: forever. Depos: 1 year if transcribed and 7 years if
not transcribed.
Arbitration
Hearings
Question:
Is it true that Arbitration hearings do not require a
certified reporter by statute? Is there a way for a student to earn
a part-time income doing arbitrations or reporting is some other
capacity? I have passed two of my 175s.
Answer:
We are unaware of any law that states that arbitrations have
to be reported by CSR's. However, arbitrations are very difficult
to report. It is suggested that at your speed, you would be better
served by contacting working reporters and scoping for them. You
can also contact your local police department and inquire whether
they hire students to transcribe their police reports.
CSR Requirements/Felony
Question:
Where can I find the requirements needed for a background
check on a certified court reporting career. Are felony convictions
allowed?
Answer:
See Business & Professions Code, Sections 8024, 8024.2, 025
and 8026. Also contact the Court Reporters Board and discuss
personal circumstances with them so that they can give your further
guidance.
8026. Conviction of charge related to
qualifications, functions and duties of reporter
A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo
contendere made to a charge substantially related to the
qualifications, functions and duties of a certified shorthand
reporter is deemed to be a conviction within the meaning of this
article.
The board may order the certificate
suspended or revoked, or may decline to issue a certificate, when
the time for appeal has elapsed, or the judgment of conviction has
been affirmed on appeal or when an order granting probation is made
suspending the imposition of sentence, irrespective of a subsequent
order under the provisions of Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code
allowing such person to withdraw his plea of guilty and to enter a
plea of not guilty, or setting aside the verdict of guilty, or
dismissing the accusation, information or indictment.
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