Description
Use verbatim stenographic and recording methods to capture, preserve, and transcribe court proceedings, hearings, and depositions; produce certified transcripts and maintain official records in accordance with court rules.
- • Use a stenotype or shorthand machine to capture verbatim testimony.
- • Record trials, hearings, and depositions with electronic stenographic or recording equipment.
- • Ask speakers to clarify inaudible or overlapping statements.
- • Respond to in-court requests to read back portions of the record.
- • Transcribe proceedings in required court formats.
- • Provide certified transcripts to judges, attorneys, and authorized requesters.
- • File official transcripts with the court clerk.
- • File and securely store stenographic notes and audio backups.
- • Record depositions and other legal proceedings for attorneys.
- • Verify transcript accuracy against original notes and rulings, confirming with judges as needed.
- • Use computer-aided transcription to translate stenographic notes into text.
- • Proofread and edit transcripts for spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
- • Log and maintain custody of exhibits entered into the record.
- • Prepare or type court orders for judges when requested.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
