Article I Competence . Attorneys and litigants should expect that a court reporter is a competent record maker. Most court reporters complete specific educational courses and training programs, which include rigorous testing of legal procedure, terminology and transcription skills.
Many states require court reporters to complete a state certification exam.
More than two-thirds of NCRA's reporter members have received certification as Registered Professional Reporters. Article II Impartiality . Attorneys and litigants must utilize an impartial record keeper. A reporter, when making the official record, should never provide any advantage to one party over another. Article III Disclosure .