Someone who is not part of the legal system may think a court reporter is not that necessary for a legal deposition or in a courtroom. In reality, court reporters are an essential part of the proceedings, and can even have an effect on the outcome of a case. Below we dive into the roles court reporters play and why they are necessary throughout the legal process. Read more
Before the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, remote court reporting was not as widely used. It was standard practice to partner with a local court reporter that had to be in the room to get the job done. Now, things are starting to get back to normal, but remote court reporting continues to be a favorable option for many litigators.
Whether you are considering working with a remote court reporter for the first time or wondering if you should continue to do so, here are three advantages you should know before making your decision. Read more
Court reporters are trained to take down dictation at the incredible speed of 200 words per minute and can transcribe what you say within 98.5% accuracy. Without this accuracy and speed, a court case could easily be dismantled.
At first glance, it looks like court reporters are simply typing quickly to keep up with every word spoken. While this is true, there is one thing that comes to their aid: the stenotype. Read more
Interpreters and translators that work within the court system are often referred to by the same name even though they do different things. Although both work to translate one language to another, the environments are different. A legal interpreter works only with verbal speech while a translator works with the written word. Read more
Law enforcement agencies outsource to legal transcription services for multiple reasons, from hearings and depositions to interrogations and private investigations. They need this documentation to build cases against criminals. Other reasons legal transcription is important to law enforcement include: Read more
The demand for court reporters has increased several times over in the past few decades. The potential for growth makes it an excellent career choice for anyone who is interested in working with the courts and the legal system. Below are a few pros and cons of working in the court reporting field. Read more
As the world is transforming into a more technology-driven domain, realtime court reporting supplies court reporters with improved tools to present accurate translation and transcription at a quicker pace. The latest development in streaming technology has altogether redefined realtime court reporting. Realtime court reporting now enables you to stream and retrieve data over the Internet and rules out the requirement of each and every participant to traveling to a particular location. Read more
Legal depositions are an important part of many cases. When a witness is asked to be deposed, it is important to prepare them properly so they are comfortable during the interview. Legal depositions that are videotaped require additional preparation so the person knows how to appear professional without being afraid or uncomfortable. Read more
Essentially, interpreting involves taking something that is said or written in one language and translating it into another language so it is more easily understood by the one receiving the information. This language can be a foreign one or an alternative language such as sign language. At times, it can be legal or medical reports that need to be understood. Interpretation services fall into two categories – in person and in absence. By knowing what category your needs falls under, you will be better able to choose the kind of legal interpreting services to seek out. Read more
When you are looking to hire a court reporting company, there are many things you need to consider. First and foremost, however, is whether their staff is capable, intelligent, and willing to do their very best at every job they take.
Individuals who choose court reporting as a career understand the level of commitment they need to have when it comes to accuracy and reliability. With that being said, the following questions will help you choose the best court reporter and court reporting company to meet your needs. Read more
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