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Do I Need to Get a Deposition to Help My Case?

December 4, 2018 2:24 am Published by Leave your thoughts

A deposition is a type of legal process that involves a person giving sworn testimony without having to go in front of a judge in a courtroom to do so. Instead, the person being deposed goes to the office of the attorney taking the deposition or to any other mutually agreeable location. The person being deposed could either be a party in a lawsuit or a possible witness with evidence for the case. Either party in a lawsuit could be required by the court to testify at a deposition, and anyone not a party to the case could be required... View Article

How to Become a Court Reporter in Phoenix, AZ

October 22, 2018 2:48 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Are you interested in starting a career as a court reporter in Phoenix, AZ? Court reporters play a critical role in providing fair, impartial casework in the legal system. Every state has its own set of minimum standards to which its court reporters must adhere. With this in mind, here are some of the processes and standards associated with becoming a court reporter in the Arizona court system. What agency governs Arizona court reporters? The state of Arizona has a Court Reporter Certification Program that has existed since 2003, but certification testing has been offered since 2000. There’s a website... View Article

An Overview of Court Reporter Ethics

October 8, 2018 2:48 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

A code of ethics is important in any profession, but it is especially important in court reporting, as the work of court reporters can influence how cases in the court of law transpire. Therefore, owners of court reporting firms can benefit from implementing ethical standards, such as the following: Maintain impartiality: Court reporters in Phoenix, AZ are court officers, which means it is crucial for all court reporters and owners of court reporting firms to ensure the work of the reporters is as independent and impartial as possible. The point is to guarantee an accurate record, not to insert any... View Article

What to Look for in a Video Conferencing System

September 20, 2018 8:41 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

If you are not familiar with video conferencing systems, don’t worry. Most people have very little basic knowledge or experience with these complex systems, so you are not alone. Thankfully, there are a lot of resources out there to connect you with the video conferencing equipment and services you need, without your having to learn the technology yourself. A lot of our clients know our company for our court reporting, but are surprised to discover that we are also a legal videographer in Phoenix, AZ. We not only help our client with setting up video conferences, but we also help... View Article

The Court Reporter Transcription Process

September 6, 2018 8:41 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Watch any crime drama and chances are you’ll see the same main characters in the courtroom; judge, jury, defendant, plaintiff, lawyers, witnesses and even the bailiff. One character you won’t always see is the court reporter. The court reporter may seem like an afterthought in the courtroom, but they are actually an essential component of the legal system. The court reporter is responsible for recording transcripts of conversations and legal proceedings in the courtroom. These transcripts are important to all the other players in the room. So, how does a court reporter perform his or her important task? As a... View Article