Course Description

This course provides information about specific California Code sections that govern the profession of court reporting. Federal and California judicial systems and constitutions are explained, as are “Federal Rules.” Students have the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of the “Business and Professions Code,” “Code of Civil Procedure,” “Code of Regulations,” and “Rules of Court” as they apply to court reporters. Video-recording of court and deposition proceedings and other emerging technologies and their impacts are discussed, and ethical issues facing the reporter are examined. This course is designed to prepare students for the California Certified Shorthand Reporters “Professional Practice” examination.