FLORIDA COURT REPORTER COLLEGE
The professional court reporter in Florida reached all state qualifications, and training requirements per statutory guidelines.
Skillful use of a stenograph machine or steno-mask allow the reporter to convert the spoken word into text format order to preserve the record- and at high speeds.
Marking exhibits; identifying speakers; and swearing in a deponent are some additional skills required by the Florida court reporter.
State Qualifications
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Each state varies as to the qualifications which a court reporter must obtain in order to transcribe legal depositions, and every reporter must abide by the statutes that govern the designation.
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Variations exist in the type of reporting mechanisms which can be used- and their respective settings; Florida allows stenographers to practice in court and private settings, using both stenograph machines and steno-masks.
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Every court reporter in Florida must also adhere to Florida law, and undergo extensive background screening to become a licensed, bonded Notary Public,
Training Requirements
Accredited colleges ensure that the Florida court reporter is equipped to report at speeds of around 180-225+ words per minute and, according to formatting guidelines.
Florida is somewhat flexible in regard to the training required for a court reporter; however learning stenograph typically takes about two years. Practice is intensive, but only accounts for a portion of the training involved.
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Additional required training include learning to mark exhibits; designate speakers; swear in a deponent; and produce a perfectly accurate legal transcript.
Stenograph Machine/
Steno Mask
Preserving the record is the number one objective for any court reporter. By using a stenograph machine or steno mask, the spoken word is converted to written text using the hardware along with computer-aided translation software.
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The court reporter is able to provide real-time translation services, in other words captioning, during a legal deposition; is able to readback prior discussion; and capable of producing a roughly drafted transcript within one hour.
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Both methods require expert use and training, and both are used prominently in the legal field. Producing an accurately reported transcript rests on the ability and experience of the Florida court reporter, which Sutton Stenography can provide.
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