BECOME A COURT REPORTER...

Every word that passes in a courtroom forms a fundamental part of the criminal justice process. Court reporter schools teach tomorrow's court reporters how to create verbatim transcripts of legal proceedings, hearings, meetings discussions and other events in the judicial process. Usually court reporters use stenographic or electronic methods of documentation. Court reporters provide written accounts for legal proof, correspondence and legal records. Many court reporters assist judges and trial attorneys in organizing and searching out information in the official record or making suggestions to judges and attorneys regarding courtroom administration and procedure.