Description
Court reporters participate in judicial proceedings and at meetings where the spoken word must be preserved in written transcript. Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Create verbatim transcripts of speeches, conversations, legal proceedings, meetings, and other events when written accounts of spoken words are necessary for correspondence, records, or legal proof, ensuring a complete, accurate, and secure legal record. Court reporters work in a variety of settings, such as attorney’s offices, meetings, conventions, and government agencies at all levels from federal to state and local government bodies. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.
| Legislation |
Statute: NH RSA 310-A: 161-181
Administrative Rules: Chapter Rep 100-500 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
57 Regional Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-2219 |
| fax |
(603) 271-6990 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/jtboard/home.htm |
| contact person |
Louise Lavertu, Executive Director |
| e-mail |
llavertu@nhsa.state.nh.us |
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Licensure Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be of good moral character
- Meet the qualifications of and hold the title of Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) issued by the National Court Reporters Association or Certified Voice Reporter (CVR) issued by the National Verbatim Reporters Association
- Until July 1, 2008, the Board of Court Reporters may grant an initial license to any court reporter holding a valid certified court reporter certificate, providing that the person meets the criteria for applicants for licensure
Examination
- National Court Reporters Association or National Verbatim Reporters Association examination
Continuing Education
- To be in compliance with requirements of the National Court Reporters Association or the National Verbatim Reporters Association
Fees
| Application for licensure |
$300.00 |
| License bond |
$1,000.00 |
| Certificate of licensure |
$50.00 |
| Verification of licensure |
$30.00 |
| Biennial renewal |
$200.00 |
Reciprocity: Not permitted
Residence/Citizenship: New Hampshire residency is not required; US citizenship or the legal ability to work in the United States is required
Number of Active Licenses: not provided
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 23-2091.00 Court Reporters
Related Training: Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Further Information*
National Court Reporters Association
8224 Old Courthouse Road
Vienna VA 221182-3808
phone: (800) 272-6272
TTY: (703) 556-6289
web: <www.ncraonline.org>
National Verbatim Reporters Association
207 Third Avenue
Hattiesburg MS 39401
phone: (601) 582-4345
web: <www.nvra.org>
last revision: December 2009
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
