OK Court Reporter case studies

OK Court Reporter · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The Oklahoma Court Reporter Certification Examination is the credentialing exam for court reporters who wish to work in Oklahoma's courts and other legal proceedings. It is intended for professionals who transcribe verbatim testimony, often using stenographic, voice-writing, or digital reporting methods. The exam tests both knowledge and skill: court reporting procedures and Oklahoma court rules, legal and judicial terminology, English grammar, punctuation and usage, transcript preparation and formatting, dictation and transcription accuracy, professional ethics and confidentiality, and technology and equipment used in the field. The skills portion requires accurate transcription under time pressure, while the written portion assesses your understanding of legal and procedural standards. The OK Court Reporter case studies are 5 cases and about 3,068 words.

Daily Copy, Real-Time Feed, and a Later Appeal

You are the official court reporter for a two-day civil jury trial in Oklahoma County District Court. on day one, plaintiff's counsel asks for a real-time feed for two associates and daily copy of the 180-page transcript by 7:00 a.m.

671 words, about 3 min 2

Slang, Latin, Medical Terms, and a Jury Instruction

You are transcribing a felony jury trial in Tulsa County. The audio contains several passages that require judgment.

587 words, about 3 min 3

Punctuating a Run-On Exchange Without Changing Meaning

You are preparing a deposition transcript in an Oklahoma workers' compensation case. The audio contains this exchange: Q.

621 words, about 3 min 4

Sealed Exhibits, a Redacted Minor, and an Omitted Bench Conference

You have just finished a 312-page transcript of a three-day bench trial in Cleveland County District Court. The record includes seven exhibits: Exhibits 1-4 were admitted publicly; Exhibits 5 and 6 were admitted under a protective order and sealed; Exhibit 7 is a photograph of a minor whose name was redacted by court order.

586 words, about 3 min 5

An Ex Parte Request to Alter the Record and Share Notes

You are a freelance certified shorthand reporter hired for a deposition in Tulsa. After the deposition, plaintiff's attorney calls your cell phone.

603 words, about 3 min