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Question 1Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Under the Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure, a court reporter's transcript of a circuit court proceeding is ordinarily filed with the clerk of the appellate court within how many days after the notice of appeal is filed?

  1. 40 days
  2. 90 days Correct answer.
  3. 120 days
  4. 60 days

Explanation

Arkansas appellate practice sets a general deadline of 90 days after the filing of the notice of appeal for lodging the transcript, subject to extensions granted by the trial court or the appellate court. The reporter's duty is to prepare and deliver the transcript so the appellant can lodge it timely. Shorter periods apply only where a specific rule or order provides otherwise.

Question 2Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A court reporter is asked to record a bench conference that the judge directs be held off the record. What is the reporter's most appropriate action?

  1. Record it silently and seal that portion of the notes
  2. Record it and note the objection of any party
  3. Refuse and continue recording the open court
  4. Follow the judge's direction and take no record of it Correct answer.

Explanation

The judge controls what is made part of the record, and a reporter follows a clear on-the-record direction that a conference be off the record. Silently recording against that direction would violate the court's directive. The reporter may note the fact that a bench conference occurred if the court permits.

Question 3Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

In Arkansas, the officer before whom a deposition is taken must generally administer an oath to the witness. Which person is authorized to do so?

  1. Only the attorney noticing the deposition
  2. Only a circuit judge
  3. Only the clerk of the court
  4. Any notary public or other person empowered by law Correct answer.

Explanation

Depositions require an oath administered by a notary public or another officer empowered by law to administer oaths, which is why court reporters commonly hold notarial commissions. Judges and clerks are not required for the taking of a deposition. The noticing attorney does not administer the oath.

Question 4Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

During a jury trial, the reporter realizes that a portion of the testimony was inaudible on the audio backup. What is the best practice for the reporter?

  1. Reconstruct the missing testimony from memory and file it
  2. Omit the inaudible portion and say nothing
  3. Note the inaudible portion and promptly notify the judge Correct answer.
  4. Ask the witness to repeat the testimony after the jury leaves

Explanation

When material cannot be transcribed accurately, the reporter should identify the gap and bring it to the court's attention so the record can be corrected on the record. Reconstructing from memory risks inaccuracy. Silent omission deprives the parties of a complete record.

Question 5Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a court reporter's certificate or certificate page attached to a transcript?

  1. It summarizes the strongest testimony for the appellate court
  2. It authenticates the transcript as a true and accurate record Correct answer.
  3. It records the judge's rulings on objections
  4. It lists the fees charged to the parties

Explanation

The reporter's certificate is the reporter's attestation that the transcript accurately reflects the proceedings. It serves an authentication function rather than an advocacy or billing function. Rulings on objections appear in the body of the transcript, not the certificate.

Question 6Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

An attorney asks the court reporter to mark a document as an exhibit during a hearing. Who has authority to admit exhibits into evidence?

  1. The court reporter
  2. The party offering the exhibit
  3. The clerk of court
  4. The judge Correct answer.

Explanation

The reporter may physically mark and track exhibits, but only the judge rules on admissibility and receives exhibits into evidence. A party may offer an exhibit, but offering is not admitting. The clerk maintains custody of exhibits but does not rule on admission.

Question 7Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A witness testifies in a soft voice and the reporter cannot hear clearly. What should the reporter do first?

  1. Substitute a similar word and continue
  2. Guess at the words from context
  3. Ask the witness to speak up and confirm audibility on the record Correct answer.
  4. Stop the proceedings and move for a mistrial

Explanation

The reporter should ask the witness to speak up so the record is accurate, and it is good practice to have that request reflected on the record. Guessing or substituting words undermines accuracy. A mistrial motion is a party's remedy, not the reporter's step.

Question 8Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which of the following is generally a proper basis for a court reporter to be excused from reporting a particular proceeding?

  1. The proceeding is expected to run past normal hours
  2. The reporter is a material witness to a disputed fact in the case Correct answer.
  3. The reporter disagrees with a party's legal argument
  4. The reporter prefers a different courtroom

Explanation

A reporter who is a material witness to a disputed fact has a conflict that can compromise the neutrality of the record and may be excused or replaced. Disagreement with argument, personal preference, or long hours are not proper grounds. Neutrality and absence of conflicting roles are core to the reporter's function.

Question 9Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What is the primary purpose of realtime transcription in a courtroom?

  1. To provide immediate text of the proceedings to participants Correct answer.
  2. To record only the attorneys' opening statements
  3. To eliminate the need for a certified transcript
  4. To replace the judge's written orders

Explanation

Realtime transcription streams the spoken record as text so judges, attorneys, and witnesses can read it as proceedings occur. It supplements, rather than replaces, the certified transcript. It covers all recorded proceedings, not only openings.

Question 10Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A party requests that a deposition be videotaped in addition to stenographically recorded. What is the reporter's appropriate role?

  1. Operate the video camera personally
  2. Insist the deposition be audio-only
  3. Record the stenographic notes and coordinate with the videographer Correct answer.
  4. Object and refuse to proceed

Explanation

When a deposition is both stenographically and video recorded, the reporter keeps the stenographic record while coordinating with the videographer so both records are complete. The reporter does not unilaterally refuse or control the method chosen by the noticing party. Operating the camera is not the stenographer's required function.

Question 11Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

In Arkansas, which of the following statements about a court reporter's duty of confidentiality regarding grand jury proceedings is most accurate?

  1. The reporter may disclose testimony only as authorized by law or court order Correct answer.
  2. The reporter must publish a summary after each session
  3. The reporter may freely discuss testimony with the press
  4. The reporter may share testimony with any attorney who asks

Explanation

Grand jury proceedings are secret, and a reporter present for them is bound by that secrecy, disclosing testimony only when law or a court order permits. Casual discussion with the press or with any inquiring attorney violates the obligation. Publishing summaries is not part of the reporter's role.

Question 12Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What does the term 'certified transcript' signify when a court reporter delivers it?

  1. That the parties have waived all objections
  2. That the reporter has reviewed it for spelling only
  3. That the judge has approved every page
  4. That the reporter attests it is a true and accurate record Correct answer.

Explanation

Certification is the reporter's attestation that the transcript accurately reflects the proceedings as recorded. It is not a judicial approval of content, nor a waiver by the parties. Proofreading may occur, but certification means more than spell-checking.

Question 13Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A court reporter discovers a transcription error in a transcript that has already been filed with the appellate court. What is the proper course?

  1. Quietly replace the pages without telling anyone
  2. Destroy the original and file a new transcript
  3. Notify the court and follow the procedure for correcting the record Correct answer.
  4. Wait for a party to notice and then deny the error

Explanation

Errors in a filed record are corrected through the court's established correction procedures, with notice to the court and parties. Quiet replacement or destruction of the original conceals the correction and undermines the integrity of the record. Denying a known error is improper.

Question 14Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which of these best characterizes the court reporter's obligation regarding the preservation of stenographic notes and electronic files?

  1. They must be destroyed after each term of court
  2. They must be retained for the period required by law or court rule Correct answer.
  3. They may be discarded once the transcript is filed
  4. They belong to the attorneys in the case

Explanation

Reporters must retain notes and electronic files for the retention period set by statute, rule, or court policy so the record can be reconstructed or verified. Discarding them once a transcript is filed, or destroying them each term, risks losing the ability to resolve later disputes. The notes are the reporter's official records, not the attorneys' property.

Question 15Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

During a hearing, two attorneys begin speaking at the same time and the reporter cannot distinguish their words. What is the most appropriate step?

  1. Insert a placeholder and move on silently
  2. Record both versions in the margin
  3. Attribute the words to whichever attorney seems likelier
  4. Ask the court to direct that only one person speak at a time Correct answer.

Explanation

When overlapping speech makes the record unreliable, the reporter may ask the court to direct that speakers take turns so an accurate record can be made. Guessing at attribution or leaving silent placeholders compromises accuracy. Recording speculative versions in the margin does not create a reliable record.

Question 16Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

In Arkansas practice, the reporter's transcript of testimony is generally the official record of what occurred at trial for purposes of appeal. Which statement is most consistent with that principle?

  1. The transcript controls over the judge's recollection of testimony Correct answer.
  2. Only the clerk's minutes are the official record
  3. Only the audio recording is the official record
  4. The transcript is advisory and may be disregarded at will

Explanation

The certified transcript is the official record of the proceedings and, where it conflicts with recollection, the transcript generally governs. It is not merely advisory. Audio backups and clerk's minutes support but do not replace the certified transcript as the record on appeal.

Question 17Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A pro se litigant asks the court reporter for advice on how to object during trial. What should the reporter do?

  1. Explain the rules of evidence in detail
  2. Draft the objection for the litigant
  3. Decline to give legal advice and refer the person to the court Correct answer.
  4. Tell the litigant which objections usually succeed

Explanation

Court reporters record proceedings and do not give legal advice; the proper response is to decline and refer the person to the court or other appropriate resources. Explaining evidence rules, drafting objections, or predicting outcomes crosses into the practice of law. Remaining neutral protects the integrity of the reporter's role.

Question 18Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which of the following is the most accurate description of a reporter's use of computer-aided transcription (CAT) software?

  1. It automatically corrects all mistranslated words without review
  2. It records only the judge's spoken words
  3. It replaces the need for a certified reporter
  4. It translates stenographic keystrokes into text that the reporter then edits Correct answer.

Explanation

CAT software converts the reporter's stenographic strokes into text using a dictionary, and the reporter then proofreads and edits the output for accuracy. It does not self-correct without review, nor does it replace the reporter's judgment. It captures all recorded speech, not just the judge's.

Question 19Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

During a criminal trial, the judge calls a sidebar and the reporter records it at the judge's direction. A defendant later appeals, arguing the sidebar was improperly closed. What is the significance of the reporter's record of that sidebar?

  1. It must be sealed permanently and never reviewed
  2. It may preserve the sidebar content for appellate review Correct answer.
  3. It automatically reverses the conviction
  4. It is irrelevant because sidebars are never recorded

Explanation

When a sidebar is recorded at the court's direction, the transcript preserves what was said so an appellate court can review claims about the closure. The record does not by itself decide the appeal or automatically reverse. Sealing, if ordered, is a separate matter and does not make the record permanently unreviewable.

Question 20Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What is the standard consequence when a court reporter fails to timely file a required transcript without good cause?

  1. The reporter's license is automatically revoked
  2. The appellate court may order the reporter to show cause or impose sanctions Correct answer.
  3. The trial judge must retry the case
  4. The appeal is automatically dismissed with no remedy

Explanation

When a transcript is not timely filed, the appellate court may issue an order to show cause and may impose sanctions on the responsible reporter. Automatic dismissal without remedy, automatic license revocation, or mandatory retrial are not the standard consequences. The court's response is tailored to the circumstances.

Question 21Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which item is typically included in the caption or style of a deposition transcript?

  1. The names of the parties and the case number Correct answer.
  2. The judge's personal notes
  3. A summary of the witness's credibility
  4. The reporter's home address

Explanation

The caption identifies the case by party names and case number, along with the court and title of the action. It does not include the reporter's personal address, credibility assessments, or the judge's notes. The caption orients the reader to the proceeding being transcribed.

Question 22Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

An attorney asks the reporter to go off the record during a deposition. What is the proper procedure?

  1. The reporter stops only when the deposition officer or court directs it Correct answer.
  2. The reporter continues recording regardless
  3. The reporter decides unilaterally to stop recording
  4. The reporter erases the preceding segment

Explanation

In a deposition, going off the record is directed by the officer presiding or by the court, typically on the request of counsel; the reporter follows that direction. The reporter does not unilaterally control the record or erase prior segments. Continuing to record against a proper direction is also improper.

Question 23Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which of the following best describes the reporter's handling of an objection made during testimony?

  1. Record only objections that are sustained
  2. Record the objection and the court's ruling verbatim Correct answer.
  3. Omit objections to keep the transcript readable
  4. Summarize the objection in the reporter's own words

Explanation

Objections and the court's rulings are part of the record and are recorded verbatim so appellate courts can review them. Summarizing or omitting objections alters the record. Overruled objections are just as much part of the record as sustained ones.

Question 24Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A court reporter is subpoenaed to testify about the accuracy of a transcript she prepared. What is the appropriate response?

  1. Discuss the case with only one party beforehand
  2. Appear and testify truthfully about the preparation of the transcript Correct answer.
  3. Refuse to appear because reporters never testify
  4. Alter the transcript before testifying

Explanation

A reporter may be called to testify about the preparation and accuracy of a transcript and should appear and testify truthfully. There is no blanket privilege against reporter testimony about the record. Altering the transcript or privately coaching one side would be improper.

Question 25Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which of the following most accurately states the reporter's duty when a witness testifies in a language other than English through an interpreter?

  1. Decline to record interpreted testimony
  2. Record only the interpreter's English rendition
  3. Record the interpreter's rendition and note that interpretation was used Correct answer.
  4. Record only the foreign-language words

Explanation

The reporter records the interpreter's English rendition and notes on the record that interpretation was used so the transcript is clear about its source. Recording only foreign-language words would leave an untranscribed record, and declining to record is not an option. The transcript should make the presence of interpretation apparent.

Question 26Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What is the primary role of a court reporter in a judicial proceeding?

  1. To advise the judge on points of law raised at trial
  2. To rule on objections made by counsel
  3. To represent an absent party during a hearing
  4. To make verbatim stenographic or electronic record of the proceedings Correct answer.

Explanation

A court reporter's core function is to create an accurate verbatim record of testimony and proceedings. Judicial rulings and legal advice fall to the judge, and representation belongs to counsel.

Question 27Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which oath is administered to a witness before testimony is taken?

  1. An oath of confidentiality to the court
  2. An oath or affirmation to tell the truth Correct answer.
  3. An oath of allegiance to the jurisdiction
  4. An oath of office administered to public officials

Explanation

Witnesses testify under an oath or affirmation to tell the truth, which grounds perjury liability. The other oaths concern different roles and are not administered to testifying witnesses.

Question 28Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

In a deposition, who ordinarily has the right to attend and observe the proceedings?

  1. Only the parties and their counsel of record
  2. Only the witness and the court reporter
  3. The parties, their counsel, and the witness, subject to any protective order Correct answer.
  4. Any member of the public who wishes to attend

Explanation

Depositions are attended by the parties, counsel, and the witness, and attendance may be limited by a protective order. Depositions are not generally open to the public the way trials are.

Question 29Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What is the typical format of a deposition transcript's first page?

  1. A list of objections ruled on during the deposition
  2. A summary of the witness's expected testimony
  3. A caption identifying the parties, court, and case number Correct answer.
  4. A certification of the reporter's qualifications

Explanation

The caption identifies the forum, parties, and case number, followed by the title of the deposition and appearances. It does not summarize testimony or list rulings.

Question 30Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A witness is asked to identify a document and the reporter is handed the original to mark. What is the reporter's proper action?

  1. Read the document aloud to the jury before marking it
  2. Alter the document to add the case number
  3. Mark the document with the next exhibit designation as directed and record the marking Correct answer.
  4. Refuse to mark it because only the judge may designate exhibits

Explanation

The reporter marks exhibits as directed by counsel or the court and records the marking in the transcript. The reporter does not decide admissibility or modify the document.

Question 31Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a rough draft transcript?

  1. The certified official record filed with the court
  2. A transcript limited to objections and rulings
  3. A summary of testimony prepared for the judge
  4. An uncertified working draft used for immediate review before the final certified transcript Correct answer.

Explanation

A rough draft is an expedited, uncertified version for counsel's review and is later superseded by the certified transcript. It is not the official record.

Question 32Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

During a deposition, counsel says 'let the record reflect that the witness is nodding.' What should the reporter do?

  1. Ask the witness to repeat the gesture for the camera
  2. Ignore the statement because it is not testimony
  3. Record the spoken statement and note the nonverbal conduct as described Correct answer.
  4. Stop the deposition until the witness speaks

Explanation

Nonverbal conduct must be captured in the record, and the reporter records counsel's statement describing it. The reporter does not halt the proceeding or disregard the spoken words.

Question 33Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What does the reporter's certificate at the end of a transcript attest to?

  1. That the reporter is licensed in every jurisdiction
  2. That the judge approved the transcript's contents
  3. That the transcript is a true and accurate record of the proceedings Correct answer.
  4. That the witness was truthful in all answers

Explanation

The certificate attests that the transcript accurately reflects the proceedings reported. It does not vouch for witness veracity or judicial approval.

Question 34Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

An attorney requests an expedited delivery of a transcript. What is the reporter's appropriate response?

  1. Refuse all expedited requests as a matter of policy
  2. Agree to the timeline if feasible and confirm any additional charges in advance Correct answer.
  3. Promise delivery without confirming the schedule or fees
  4. Deliver an uncertified summary in place of the transcript

Explanation

Reporters may accommodate expedited requests when feasible, but should confirm timing and any surcharges beforehand. Promising without confirmation or substituting a summary is improper.

Question 35Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What is the function of a readback during a proceeding?

  1. The reporter reads the charges to the defendant
  2. The reporter summarizes the day's proceedings for the jury
  3. The reporter recites the oath to the witness
  4. The reporter reads back prior testimony at the request of the court or counsel Correct answer.

Explanation

A readback occurs when the court or counsel asks the reporter to repeat previously recorded testimony. It is not a summary, an arraignment function, or the oath.

Question 36Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A witness uses an unfamiliar technical term that the reporter cannot verify. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Substitute a common word that fits the context
  2. Ask the witness to choose a different word
  3. Omit the term from the transcript
  4. Spell the term phonetically and verify the spelling later against a reliable source Correct answer.

Explanation

Reporters capture unfamiliar terms as heard and verify spelling afterward using reliable sources. Substituting, omitting, or directing the witness's word choice would compromise accuracy.

Question 37Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which of these is a proper method of identifying speakers in a multi-speaker transcript?

  1. Label all speakers as 'Voice'
  2. Alternate randomly between initials and full names
  3. Use consistent speaker designations assigned at the outset Correct answer.
  4. Leave speaker identification to the reader

Explanation

Consistent speaker designations established at the start keep the transcript clear and reliable. Random or generic labeling undermines readability and accuracy.

Question 38Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

An attorney objects during a deposition and instructs the witness not to answer. What should the reporter do?

  1. Refuse to record the instruction because it is improper
  2. Record the question, the objection, and the instruction, and continue reporting Correct answer.
  3. Suspend the deposition immediately without direction
  4. Rule on the objection and direct the witness to answer

Explanation

The reporter records all spoken words, including objections and instructions not to answer, without ruling on them. Adjudicating objections or unilaterally suspending the deposition exceeds the reporter's role.

Question 39Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What is the standard unit of measurement used to reference locations within a transcript?

  1. Timestamped seconds only
  2. Page and line numbers Correct answer.
  3. Paragraph numbers only
  4. Section headings only

Explanation

Transcripts are referenced by page and line numbers, which allow precise citation to testimony. Paragraph, timestamp, or section references are not the standard convention.

Question 40Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A reporter is asked to produce a transcript of a hearing that was recorded by an audio system rather than by a stenographer. What is the reporter's role?

  1. Edit the recording to remove pauses
  2. Rule on the admissibility of the recording
  3. Certify that the audio system was operating correctly at all times
  4. Transcribe the audio recording into a written transcript Correct answer.

Explanation

When working from an audio record, the reporter's task is to transcribe it accurately into written form. The reporter does not certify equipment operation, rule on admissibility, or alter the recording.

Question 41Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which practice best preserves the integrity of stenographic notes after a proceeding?

  1. Discard notes once a rough draft is produced
  2. Store notes securely for the required retention period Correct answer.
  3. Allow any attendee to take the notes home
  4. Give the original notes to the prevailing party

Explanation

Notes must be retained securely for the period required by law or rule so the record can be reconstructed or verified. Discarding or distributing them undermines that purpose.

Question 42Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A witness is sworn in a language other than English with an interpreter present. What should the reporter record?

  1. Only the interpreter's statements to the witness
  2. A summary of the testimony prepared after the hearing
  3. Only the witness's original-language words
  4. The interpreted English testimony and the fact that an interpreter was sworn Correct answer.

Explanation

The record captures the English interpretation as the testimony, along with the interpreter's oath and identification. The reporter does not substitute summaries or omit the interpreter's role.

Question 43Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What is the effect of a court reporter's failure to file a required transcript within the time set by rule without good cause?

  1. The reporter may face sanctions or other remedies imposed by the court Correct answer.
  2. The case is automatically dismissed with prejudice
  3. The reporter's notes become the official transcript
  4. The transcript is automatically deemed accurate

Explanation

Courts may impose sanctions or other remedies for untimely filing absent good cause. Automatic dismissal or treating notes as the transcript are not standard consequences.

Question 44Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A party challenges the accuracy of a certified transcript. What is the reporter's appropriate course?

  1. Destroy the notes to avoid scrutiny
  2. Review the notes and audio against the challenge and respond factually Correct answer.
  3. Refuse to discuss the transcript under any circumstance
  4. Immediately alter the filed transcript without review

Explanation

The reporter should examine the underlying notes and any audio, then respond factually to the challenge. Altering or destroying records would be improper and could constitute misconduct.

Question 45Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which of these best describes the reporter's obligation when testimony is inaudible on the record?

  1. Fill in the most likely words based on context
  2. Note the inaudibility in the transcript rather than guessing at words Correct answer.
  3. Ask the jury to decide what was said
  4. Leave a blank space with no notation

Explanation

When testimony cannot be heard, the reporter marks the passage as inaudible rather than inventing content. Guessing or leaving unexplained blanks misrepresents the record.

Question 46Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What is the significance of a reporter's signature on a deposition certificate?

  1. It verifies that the transcript accurately reflects the deposition as reported Correct answer.
  2. It confirms that the witness waived reading and signing
  3. It indicates that the reporter witnessed the signing of the deposition
  4. It establishes that the deposition is admissible at trial

Explanation

The signature certifies the accuracy of the transcript. It does not establish admissibility, confirm waiver of review, or attest to witnessing signatures.

Question 47Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A judge orders a portion of a proceeding sealed. How should the reporter handle the sealed testimony?

  1. Refuse to record the sealed testimony at all
  2. Include the sealed testimony in every copy of the transcript
  3. Publicly post the sealed testimony to ensure transparency
  4. Prepare and handle the sealed portion according to the court's order Correct answer.

Explanation

The reporter follows the sealing order regarding preparation, labeling, and distribution of the sealed portion. Failing to record it or disclosing it publicly would violate the order.

Question 48Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

Which of these is the reporter's proper response when asked to opine on a witness's credibility?

  1. State that the witness appeared nervous and therefore untruthful
  2. Include a credibility rating in the transcript
  3. Offer a personal opinion based on demeanor
  4. Decline, because credibility assessment is for the factfinder Correct answer.

Explanation

Credibility is determined by the judge or jury, not the reporter. The reporter records what is said and done without assessing truthfulness.

Question 49Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

What does 'real-time feed' provide to counsel during a proceeding?

  1. A summary of the proceedings prepared at adjournment
  2. A live text stream of the proceedings as they are spoken Correct answer.
  3. A transcript certified by the judge during the hearing
  4. A delayed video recording of the proceedings

Explanation

A real-time feed delivers live text to counsel's devices as words are spoken. It is not a delayed recording, a summary, or a judicially certified transcript.

Question 50Court Reporting Practice and Procedure

A reporter notices that a prior page of the transcript contains a typographical error before filing. What is the appropriate action?

  1. Ask the witness to initial a correction to the transcript
  2. Leave the error because the transcript has been proofread once
  3. Add a footnote blaming the software
  4. Correct the error in accordance with the applicable rules before certification Correct answer.

Explanation

Errors identified before certification should be corrected in accordance with the governing rules so the certified transcript is accurate. Leaving known errors or shifting blame is improper.