CSR Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers
methods of doing "shorthand reporting" or "court reporting" Correct
Answer-machine shorthand, oral stenography, written symbols by hand
official court reporter Correct Answer-shorthand reporter appointed by a
judge as the official writer
court reporter or shorthand reporter Correct Answer-person who engages
in shorthand reporting
court reporting Correct Answer-MAKING VERBATIM RECORD of
court proceeding, deposition, preceding before a grand jury, referee, or
court commissioner.
entity that is in the business of providing court reporter or related
services Correct Answer-court reporting firm, shorthand reporting firm,
affiliate office
the method of doing business by a court reporting firm, shorthand
reporting firm, or affiliate office Correct Answer-a. services occur
wholly or partly in this state
b. firm or office recruits state resident through someone in or out of state
for services
c. firm or office contracts by mail or online to provide services in this
state
,Who provides the code of ethics for certified court reporters? Correct
Answer-JBCC - Judicial Branch Certification Commission
CEs Correct Answer-continuing education credits; requirement set by
Texas Supreme Court
How many CEs are required per year? Correct Answer-10
JBCC Correct Answer-Judicial Branch Certification Commission:
a. established to oversee regulatory programs assigned to it by state law
or by the Texas Supreme Court
b. subject to Chapter 325 (Sunset Provision) -- will be reviewed in 2023
and every 12th year after that
Who make up the board of the JBCC? Correct Answer-9 members:
5 judges (3 must be active judges who employ a court reporter)
4 public members (1 court reporter, 1 guardianship advisory board, 1
process server advisory board, 1 interpreter advisory board)
What is the compensation for JBCC board members? Correct Answer-
none; reimbursed expenses incurred while performing board duties
How long is a term for a JBCC board member? Correct Answer-6 years
(staggered)
,How often does the JBCC board meet? Correct Answer-once per quarter
of fiscal year
What is a sunset provision? Correct Answer-law that is written with a
specific time limit
Who authorizes the JBCC? Correct Answer-The Texas Supreme Court
Regarding advertising, the JBCC prohibits what? Correct Answer-False,
misleading, or deceptive practices
What is the JBCC authorized to do with money? Correct Answer-accept,
deposit, and disburse money made available to it from dues, application
fees, etc.
Who appoints an official court reporter Correct Answer-the judge
What might a judge do should an official court reporter be absent or
unavailable? Correct Answer-appoint a deputy reporter
The deputy reporter is paid ____________ as an official Correct
Answer-the same
How many days may a court reporter be unavailable during the calendar
year? Correct Answer-30
, What does the following statement imply should the judge lose her seat:
An official court reporter holds office at pleasure of the Court. Correct
Answer-A court reporter's official capacity may not extend to the new
judge should the original judge lose her seat.
What are the 6 duties of an official court reporter? Correct Answer-a.
take official oath
b. keep correct, impartial record of evidence, objections, and exceptions
made by the parties, rulings and remarks made by the court
c. attend all sessions of court
d. record closing arguments in civil cases *if requested by counsel*;
record closing arguments in criminal cases
e. preserve notes for 3 years
f. furnish transcripts as requested
official oath Correct Answer-oath regarding duties of the court
objections and exceptions Correct Answer-objections: used as an
interjection by lawyers during trials when they think something is not
fair or proper
exceptions: said to show to a higher court that the lawyer did not agree
with the ruling
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