To become a stenographer, a high school diploma or GED is usually required, along with training in court reporting or shorthand. Accuracy and typing speed are crucial, with some needing to type over 200 words per minute. Courses cover medical and legal terminology, software, and stenotype machine operation. A license or certification may be required […]
A court stenographer transcribes testimony in court and other proceedings using shorthand machines or voice mask signaling. They rely on audio and video recordings to authenticate their transcripts and may require certification. They are valuable for real-time reporting and can be questioned by judges and attorneys. A court stenographer is a person who transcribes testimony […]