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Gathering A Full Record - A Guide To Lesser Known Court Reporting Services

14 April 2016

Tracy Roberts

The expansion of courtroom dramas on television has made many Americans aware of the role of the court reporter in the justice system. However, contrary to popular belief, court reports serve many more important roles than merely sitting in the corner of a court room, quietly clicking away on what appears to be a strangely sized and antiquated typewriter.

If you're a party to a legal proceeding without much experience in dealing with the courts, the guide below should help you better understand available court recording services. Having a better understanding of their role can also be of some important benefit to you, opening the doors to information that you may have desired but were never quite sure how you could get your hands on.

Transcription Of Hearings

While most people think of court reporters performing their duties merely during open court sessions, they also record the contents of every single relevant meeting or hearing in a given proceeding. If you have an interest in a case but are unable to attend these often closed door meetings, the reporter's record may be vital to you.

Unless there are legal issues at play which necessitate confidentiality, the recordings of a court reporter often fall under the category of public record, and as such, should be widely available and accessible in your local courthouse. Locating these records can go a long way toward providing you with vital information that may be of exceedingly high value.

Depositions

Getting a legally binding statement from an important witness is a crucial task, but some people may drag their feet on coming to court. Others may be unwell, far away, or otherwise unable to attend. In these instances, taking a deposition and making sure it's reliably recorded is a vital task.

Most court reporters are willing to travel to record depositions as an addendum to their work in court. In this function, they serve as vital tools of justice, allowing both you and the legal system to gain access to unfettered truth, no matter where it chooses to hide.

Secure Video Conferencing

Bringing important people together for real time, high quality video conferencing is difficult even with today's technology, and in legal proceedings, it's vital that your conferences are secure. Many court reporters have experience in establishing these setups, which can allow you secure access to a proceeding that may take place far away.

If you have need of court reporting services, visit Farrell Court Reporting.

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