Capital Reporting Company Is Going Green by Caitlin McCormick

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Capital Reporting Company’s green initiative is one more way that we stand out from the crowd! The deposition business involves a lot of paper, but at Capital Reporting Company the emphasis is on the environment.  Environmentally friendly practices benefit our clients and the planet. Capital Reporting Company offers clients a $10.00 credit when they order only electronic copies of their transcripts. Electronic transcripts save clients money, cut down on paper waste, and reduce harmful emissions from the trucks that drive our transcripts across the area and the nation. To further reduce our carbon footprint, we have eliminated mini-CDs from the paper transcripts that we send out.  At Capital Reporting Company, we make sure our services are as convenient as ever! Capital Reporting Company’s Lit-Connect service is as easy as it is green. Clients can book depositions online, access their transcripts, and check out invoices, all from a computer or smart phone. Visit www.capitalreportingcompany.com/services/lit-connect.html to learn more!

Does A Court Reporter Need To Be Certified?

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Jill Cohen

Many times we are asked whether a court reporter needs to be certified? There is no federal certification required for court reporters, and each state has its own set of rules. For the states that require certification, the usual guidelines are spelled out by the National Court Reporters Association. In general, these guidelines require that court reporters accurately type at least 225 words per minute.

Many states do not require any certification at all. For example, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, do not require that a court reporter be certified in order to transcribe a proceeding. A court reporter must be a notary public in order to swear in a witness.

At Capital Reporting Company, our court reporters and stenographers handle matters all over the country. If you have a deposition or meeting, and need a verbatim reporter, please contact Capital Reporting Company today.

How a Deposition Becomes a Transcript by Caitlin McCormick

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Depositions and transcripts are not as prominent on crime & justice television shows as people in the court reporting business might hope. But at Capital Reporting Company, we know we provide an important service! The production of a transcript is a complex process, which starts with our clients across the nation. When clients book with Capital, we use our network of thousands of court reporters to pair attorneys with the best court reporter for the job. A deposition is much like testimony given in Court—it is given under oath, and the written record is often used as testimony during litigation. However, depositions can take place anywhere, from law offices to one of Capital’s conference rooms. Depositions can even be taken over the phone or via video conference. At the deposition, the court reporter will use a specialized typewriter to record the proceedings in shorthand, typing 225 words per minute or more with incredible accuracy. After the deposition, the court reporter uses the shorthand account to create a rough ASCII file, which is sent to one of our production teams at Capital Reporting Company’s offices nationwide. In production, the rough draft of the transcript is edited by a production coordinator and becomes a certified record of the deposition. Through our Lit-Connect program, clients can also access their transcripts anywhere simply by logging on to our website. The final step in the creation of the transcript is the binding process. Each transcript is bound individually with one of our Capital Reporting Company binders and sent to our clients nationwide and abroad. Check out capitalreportingcompany.com to learn more about our services!

Why Are Court Reporters So Important?

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Court reporters play a critical role in the legal process.  The wheels of justice cannot turn unless the “record” is being kept by a court reporter.  This means that a court reporter, such as those at Capital Reporting Company, transcribe the proceeding.  Whether it’s a court appearance, deposition, or meeting, the court reporter will make sure that everything that is spoken at the event is taken down.

Court reporting can generally occur in one of three ways.  First, there are stenographers who type the proceeding as it is occurring.  Second, the matter can be taken down by a voice writer.  Third, sometimes the matter is digitally recorded, and then typed later.

Regardless, the court reporters at Capital Reporting Company can help you with your deposition, meeting, or court appearance.