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Court reporters and Stenographers document and transcribe speech to written form. In many cases
a court reporter is also a notary public. The national standard for court reporter typing speed
is 225 words per minute, which includes shorthand, as determined by the
National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). This organization provides certification
programs for the following positions:
Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)
Registered Merit Reporter
Registered Diplomate Reporter
Certified Realtime Reporter
Certified Broadcast Captioner
Certified CART Provider
Certified Legal Video Specialist
Certified Reporting Instructor
Certified Program Evaluator
Certified Manager of Reporting Services
In Louisiana court reporting is regulated by the Louisiana Board of Examiners
of Certified Shorthand Reporters. Applicants must pass an exam given by an
accredited court reporting school, provide evidence of a diploma and be tested
on typing speed and accuracy. In addition, the applicant must pay fees, be
at least 18 years of age and pass a criminal background check.
