Court Reporting

/ˈkɔːrt rɪˌpɔːrtɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process of transcribing spoken or recorded speech during legal proceedings into written form.
    The court reporter prepared an accurate transcript of the trial.
  2. (n.) The profession or occupation of providing official verbatim transcripts in courts and other legal settings.
    She pursued a career in court reporting after completing her certification.

Commentary

Court reporting requires high accuracy and speed; transcripts can serve as official legal records and evidence.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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