court reporters texas written knowledge test
Questions and answers latest update
If an official court reporter is unable to perform his duties in reporting proceedings in court due to
illness, other official work, or unavoidable disability, what does the judge do?
appoints a deputy court reporter
does a deputy court reporter receive the same salary as an official court reporter?
yes
while unable to perform duties, does official court reporter still receive their salary?
yes for up to 30 days
who appoints the official court reporter?
the judge
do court reporters take an official oath?
yes
how long does the court reporter have to furnish a transcript of the evidence to someone that
requested it
120 days from request or payment
do court reporters charge extra fees for postage or express charges; photostating, blueprinting, or
other reproduction of exhibits; indexing; and preparation for filing and special binding of original
exhibits.
yes
who is responsible for court reporters charges for a deposition
the attorney who called the depositionand the attorneys firm
advisory board
court reporters certification advisory board
who appoints the members of the Court Reporters Certification Advisory Board?
the Supreme Court
how many members are in the Court Reporters Certification Advisory Board
at least 7 members
what to the members of the Court Reporters Certification Advisory Board Consist of
1 active District Judge
1 active attorney
2 active official court reporters
2 active shorthand reporters
1 representative of a shorthand reporting firm
, what terms to members of Court Reporters Advisory Board serve
members serve staggered six year terms
do members of court reporters advisory board get paid?
no
are members of court reporters advisory board entitled to travel reimbursement and other necessary
expenses?
yes
can an apprentice court reporter serve as a shorthand reporter
yes, with approval
how fast is Q & A dictation on Part A?
225 WPM
how fast is Jury Charge dictation on Part A?
200 WPM
how fast is literary dictation of Part A?
180 WPM
what score do you need to pass part A
95%
can you use a dictionary during part a
yes
what score do you need to pass part b
75%
can a CSR administer oaths in the state they are certified?
yes
what is the max amount of time your certification can be suspended?
12 months
can a court reporter agree to relinquish control of original reposition transcript and copies before it is
certified and delivered to custodial attorney
no
can a court reporter provide services not made available to all parties
Questions and answers latest update
If an official court reporter is unable to perform his duties in reporting proceedings in court due to
illness, other official work, or unavoidable disability, what does the judge do?
appoints a deputy court reporter
does a deputy court reporter receive the same salary as an official court reporter?
yes
while unable to perform duties, does official court reporter still receive their salary?
yes for up to 30 days
who appoints the official court reporter?
the judge
do court reporters take an official oath?
yes
how long does the court reporter have to furnish a transcript of the evidence to someone that
requested it
120 days from request or payment
do court reporters charge extra fees for postage or express charges; photostating, blueprinting, or
other reproduction of exhibits; indexing; and preparation for filing and special binding of original
exhibits.
yes
who is responsible for court reporters charges for a deposition
the attorney who called the depositionand the attorneys firm
advisory board
court reporters certification advisory board
who appoints the members of the Court Reporters Certification Advisory Board?
the Supreme Court
how many members are in the Court Reporters Certification Advisory Board
at least 7 members
what to the members of the Court Reporters Certification Advisory Board Consist of
1 active District Judge
1 active attorney
2 active official court reporters
2 active shorthand reporters
1 representative of a shorthand reporting firm
, what terms to members of Court Reporters Advisory Board serve
members serve staggered six year terms
do members of court reporters advisory board get paid?
no
are members of court reporters advisory board entitled to travel reimbursement and other necessary
expenses?
yes
can an apprentice court reporter serve as a shorthand reporter
yes, with approval
how fast is Q & A dictation on Part A?
225 WPM
how fast is Jury Charge dictation on Part A?
200 WPM
how fast is literary dictation of Part A?
180 WPM
what score do you need to pass part A
95%
can you use a dictionary during part a
yes
what score do you need to pass part b
75%
can a CSR administer oaths in the state they are certified?
yes
what is the max amount of time your certification can be suspended?
12 months
can a court reporter agree to relinquish control of original reposition transcript and copies before it is
certified and delivered to custodial attorney
no
can a court reporter provide services not made available to all parties
