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Why You Should Stick with CourtScribes

Posted on: April 25th, 2022 by Harrison Bryan No Comments

As they say, if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. When you find a reliable court reporting service that fulfills all of your needs at a reasonable price, why switch? Here’s why you should stick with CourtScribes after giving us a try. 

Benefits of Working with the Same Court Reporting Service

One of the most compelling benefits of working with the same court reporting service is consistency. After working with a court reporting agency and having a good experience, it’s not worth taking a chance on another agency. 

When you work with CourtScribes, you can depend on us for consistent quality, pricing, and dependability. On the other hand, if you try another court reporting agency just because they’re offering a promotion like a new customer discount, you could be very disappointed. 

The ongoing court reporter shortage means that the new court reporters coming into the field will be highly inexperienced. While inexperienced, the demand for their services will also be high as a result of the shortage. While other legal professionals might be willing to take a chance on new and inexperienced court reporters, you would do well to stick with an established agency like CourtScribes. 

We have a strong team of experienced court reporters who know what they’re doing. Our court reporters are masters of their craft which means you can depend on them to be accurate, on time, and remarkably efficient.  

Make CourtScribes Your Number One Source for Quality Court Reporting

CourtScribes is the court reporting service people choose when they’re serious about the integrity of their court cases. You can’t win a court case without a reliable court reporter to provide timely and accurate transcripts and recordings of the depositions. At CourtScribes, we take accuracy and timeliness seriously.

Need court reporters that really know their stuff? Then you’ll want to get in touch with CourtScribes and ask about our availability ASAP!

Murder Case Delayed for Months Due to Missing Transcripts

Posted on: April 18th, 2022 by Harrison Bryan No Comments

One of the most valuable functions of any court reporter is to provide the court with accurate and timely records. When a court reporter records a deposition, that record, whether it’s in print or on video, plays an incredibly important role in any court case. 

The murder case against Jarron Pridgeon was delayed after a court reporter failed to provide the court with transcripts. The resulting complications serve to illustrate what can happen when a court stenographer proves to be unreliable. 

What Happened

Jarron Pridgeon was on trial for murdering five children and his brother when the case came to a screeching halt after court reporter, Mark Woods, failed to provide transcripts. The absence of the transcripts paralyzed the case and almost caused the victims to have to repeat their statements as the transcripts from the preliminary hearing were seemingly missing. 

After failing to get a response from Mr. Woods, Muskogee County District Judge Timothy King issued a citation for contempt of court against Mr. Woods. Eventually, the court reporter’s daughter came forward with the transcripts and said that her father hadn’t been able to respond because he was in hospice care. 

Upon receiving the transcripts, the citation for contempt of court was rescinded. Although the trial eventually went on, this incident serves to remind legal professionals of the dangers of working with an unreliable court reporter. 

Why You Should Work with CourtScribes

Working with a sketchy or unreliable court stenographer isn’t worth the risk of potentially losing transcripts and derailing an entire case. When you work with a professional service like CourtScribes, you’ll never have to worry about missing transcripts. 

When you work with a professional court reporting service like CourtScribes, you’ll have the confidence of knowing that your transcripts will always be available when you need them, call today!

Depositions and the Importance of Inflection

Posted on: April 11th, 2022 by Harrison Bryan No Comments

At the core of every court case, you will find a series of depositions. Many court cases are driven by the information revealed in depositions. Considering how much influence depositions can have on the outcome of a case, the responses that are given during a deposition should be recorded as accurately as possible. 

When a court stenographer records a defendant’s responses during a deposition by typing them out, inflection is extremely difficult to represent in print. One way to avoid any confusion concerning inflection is to opt for a videography of the deposition instead. 

Here’s what legal professionals should know about the importance of inflection and why it’s best to hire a videographer to record a deposition.   

Why is Inflection so Important in a Court Case?

While every court case is different, one thing that remains the same is the fact that inflection plays a key role in shaping the opinions of jurors and judges alike. When you’re reading someone’s recorded responses in print, it’s difficult to tell when they’re being genuine or sarcastic. 

Likewise, it is extraordinarily difficult for court stenographers to represent the inflection in someone’s tone of voice in a written transcript. For example, when a transcript says that a defendant said they were sorry for something, it’s virtually impossible to tell if the inflection in their voice had sounded genuine or not. 

When a video of the deposition has been recorded, the inflection in the defendant’s voice can help jurors come to a decision by making it easier to determine how sincere a defendant is when answering questions.  

Record Depositions Accurately and Efficiently at a Low Cost, with CourtScribes

To get the best in terms of accuracy, sound quality, and service, you’ll want to get in touch with the team at CourtScribes whenever you need to record a deposition. Our team has the knowledge, the equipment, and the experience you need.  

Need professional videography services to record an upcoming deposition? Call CourtScribes today and ask about our videography services!

What it Takes to Be a Court Reporter

Posted on: April 4th, 2022 by Harrison Bryan No Comments

Virtually every single legal case is influenced by court reporters. More specifically, the outcome of nearly every legal case in recent history has been affected by the work of a court stenographer. Judges and attorneys alike depend on the accuracy of a court reporter’s work. 

Court reporters are currently in demand, however, the sudden uptick in demand has come at a time when there’s a shortage of court stenographers. Here’s what you should know about what it takes to be a court reporter and what kind of training they go through to do their jobs. 

The Process of Becoming a Court Reporter

Becoming a court reporter is a labor of love. If you don’t absolutely love the work, you’ll have a hard time meeting the requirements. The average court reporter is expected to be able to type 250 words per minute. As you can imagine, there aren’t many people that can type that fast.

Aspiring court reporters have to attain a certain level of education to qualify for a job in the field. Most court reporters have to study and complete classes at a community college or a technical school to qualify for a job.

Although certification is not typically listed as a requirement, some court reporters will go the extra mile by obtaining certification. Most court reporters hold either an associate degree or postsecondary certificate. 

Certain states also have licensing requirements. The rigor of the training has exasperated the current court reporter shortage. Fortunately, CourtScribes has a full team of expertly trained court reporters ready to serve you. 

Make CourtScribes Your Source for Experienced Court Reporters

All of the team members at CourtScribes have undergone exceptionally rigorous training. That training has made them some of the best court reporters in the field. We’re proud to provide our clients with the talent and expertise of such a remarkable team and look forward to serving you. 

Need court reporting services you can depend on? Call CourtScribes!