HI Court Reporter case studies
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The Hawaii Shorthand Reporter license is a professional credential issued by the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) through its Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVL). It is intended for shorthand reporters who record verbatim proceedings - court hearings, depositions, and other legal or administrative proceedings - and who wish to be licensed to practice in Hawaii. This independent study guide is written for candidates preparing for that licensing exam; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by DCCA, PVL, or any Hawaii state board. Because the official board page could not be retrieved when this material was compiled, no verified exam specifications - question count, time limit, passing score, fee, retake policy, or license validity period - are stated here. The HI Court Reporter case studies are 5 cases and about 2,983 words.
1The Overlapping Pidgin Testimony and the Clean-Up Request
You are a Hawaii-certified freelance reporter covering a civil deposition in Honolulu. The deponent is a 62-year-old warehouse supervisor who speaks Hawaii Pidgin and occasionally Japanese.
672 words, about 3 min2The Speaking Objection and the Off-Record Huddle
At a deposition in a Hawaii personal injury case, plaintiff's counsel asks the defendant about a prior fall at the same store. Defense counsel says, 'Objection, irrelevant, and I instruct the witness not to answer.
610 words, about 3 min3The Pro Se Copy Request and the Sealed In-Camera Hearing
You reported an 84-page public hearing and a 12-minute in-camera hearing in a Hawaii circuit court felony case. In the in-camera portion, the judge, prosecutors, and defense counsel discussed a confidential informant's identity.
569 words, about 3 min4The Sister Paralegal and the Firm's Holiday Gift
You are an independent contractor court reporter in Honolulu. A defense law firm books you for a six-hour deposition.
573 words, about 3 min5The Jury Readback and the Bench Conference
During a Hawaii circuit court jury trial, the jury sends a note: 'Please read back Dr. Nakamura's testimony about the September 3 appointment and the 45-minute gap.' The judge tells you, 'Reporter, read back the relevant portion.' Dr.
559 words, about 3 min