LA Court Reporter case studies
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The Louisiana Certified Court Reporter credential is a state-level professional designation for verbatim stenographic and voice-writing reporters who produce transcripts for Louisiana courts, depositions, and administrative proceedings. It is intended for working reporters, new graduates of court reporting programs, and candidates moving into Louisiana practice from other jurisdictions. The LA Court Reporter case studies are 5 cases and about 2,596 words.
1The Bench Conference the Judge Says Not to Report
During a jury trial in the 19th Judicial District Court for East Baton Rouge Parish, plaintiff's counsel objects during voir dire that defense counsel is 'arguing the case' and 'seeking a commitment' from a prospective juror. The judge calls both lawyers to the bench and says to you, the court reporter, 'Don't take this; we're off the record.' The bench conference lasts about six minutes.
611 words, about 3 min2The Missing Return Date After Emergency Surgery
In a negligence case in the 24th Judicial District Court for Jefferson Parish, the trial lasted three days and ended with a defense verdict. Judgment was signed March 3.
531 words, about 3 min3The Microphone Gap and the Disputed Spelling
You are preparing a felony trial transcript from the court's electronic audio recording in the 14th Judicial District Court for Calcasieu Parish. During the state's cross-examination of the defendant, the courtroom microphone fails for about 22 seconds.
502 words, about 3 min4The 'Hired Gun' Comment and the Rough-Draft Request
You are a Louisiana certified shorthand reporter hired by the defense firm to report a discovery deposition in a products-liability case at your office. Plaintiff's counsel appears by videoconference.
481 words, about 2 min5Correcting a Certified Transcript While the Appeal Is Pending
You are the official court reporter for a wrongful-death trial in the 1st Judicial District Court for Caddo Parish. The trial produced a 612-page transcript, which you certified and filed on November 15.
471 words, about 2 min