Why Are Transcripts So Expensive? Is It Worth It?
You could hit “record” on your smartphone and make a recording. Isn’t that all the court reporter is doing? No. It isn’t. When you attend an examination with a court reporter and order a transcript, you are paying for more than just the paper it is printed on. You are paying for a person, not […]
Why You Need a Court Reporter In Durham Region
When faced with the prospect of obtaining and paying for court reporting services, the question that may come to mind is, “do I really need a court reporter, wouldn’t my own notes be enough?” The short answer to these questions are, “Yes you do, and no they would not be”. Here is why: Undertakings Having […]
Top 4 Recommended Books for Court Reporters
Top 4 Recommended Books for Court Reporters Are you a court reporter in Durham Region or Southeastern Ontario, or considering becoming one? Beyond honing the prerequisite typing skills, there are a few key resources you may wish to keep nearby as you learn and improve. The following is a list of books On the Record […]
Q & A’s about the Court Reporting Process
What’s A Transcript?: Some Common Q&A’s about the Court Reporting Process If you aren’t a lawyer, paralegal or other legal professional, the chance that you have interacted with a court reporter or reporting service is minimal. If you do have to engage with a court reporter, there are certain questions that are bound to be […]
The Practice of Court Reporting in Ontario
Did you know that Court Reporters in Ontario are represented by multiple industry associations? As long as there have been courts, there have been court reporters to write down what was said. No wonder such an old profession—also known as stenography—has diverse groups representing it. The Chartered Shorthand Reporters’ Association of Ontario (“CSRAO”) is Ontario’s […]
How to choose the right court reporter
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