How a Deposition Becomes a Transcript by Caitlin McCormick

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!