Every individual has a
unique personality, capability and skill set. The way in which every individual
works is different and unique than any other person doing the same job. The
same goes with court reporters, you need to be specific to find the one who is
right for your client’s legal proceedings. Here are some things that you need
to keep in mind while searching for a court reporter.
Experience: The first
thing that you need to look into while searching for a Court Reporter is the
experience of the court reporter. If you are dealing with a typical case which
requires specific and technical terminology to be used then looking for an
experienced court reporter becomes very important. A Court reporter with some
previous experience in the type of case you’re dealing with would be more
efficient than a first timer.
Certifications: Another
thing that you need to make sure is that you check the certifications of your
Court Reporter. The court reporter you choose should have all the
certifications to be a registered court reporter by the National Court
Reporters’ Association (NCRA). If you need Realtime reporting then you need to
make sure that your Court Reporter is a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR). A court
reporter needs to have a minimum word per minute (wpm) speed to be certified
and at very high accuracy.
Requirements: If you have any special
requirements for your case then you need find a specific court reporter that
can satisfy your requirements. If you need to go through a deposition then a
deposition court reporter, which is trained to make proper video depositions,
is what you need. Then there are CART reporters who provide Realtime
transcription services and so on.
Neutrality: The court
reporter you choose should have neutral views which are free from any external
& personal influence. As the records that are created are official records
for everyone, the records must be free from being biased.
