Title 32 — Professions and Occupations
44 chapters · 1,581 sections in this title.
A.R.S. § 32-4001 Scope of chapter
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This chapter applies to persons, entities or courts that use stenographic or voice writing means of recording but does not apply to other means of recording. This chapter does not limit the contempt powers of the court or the authority of the court to discipline court employees.
A.R.S. § 32-4002 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Board" means the board of certified reporters. 2. "Certification" means a standard certificate that is issued by the board to a person who meets the requirements of sections 32-4021 and 32-4022 and does not include a tem…
A.R.S. § 32-4003 Reporter certification; violation
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A. A person shall not report proceedings in any court in this state and shall not report depositions in this state for use in any court in this state unless the person is certified pursuant to this chapter. B. A certified reporter shall sign and certify each transcript that the c…
A.R.S. § 32-4004 Board of certified reporters
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A. The board of certified reporters is established consisting of the following members: 1. The chief justice of the supreme court or the chief justice's designee. 2. One judge of the court of appeals who is appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court. 3. One superior cour…
A.R.S. § 32-4005 Program administration; duties
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A. The supreme court shall: 1. Administer the reporter certification program. 2. Adopt rules. 3. Establish and collect fees, costs and penalties that are necessary for the implementation and enforcement of the program. B. The board shall: 1. Make recommendations to the supreme co…
A.R.S. § 32-4006 Enforcement and disciplinary procedures
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A. On its own motion or on receipt of a complaint, the board shall investigate, prosecute and adjudicate alleged violations of this chapter, as appropriate, and may conduct any investigation that would aid in the enforcement of this chapter. B. For the purposes of investigations …
A.R.S. § 32-4007 Certified reporters fund; report
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A. The certified reporters fund is established consisting of fees, costs and penalties collected pursuant to sections 32-4005, 32-4006 and 32-4008 and monies appropriated to the fund. The supreme court shall administer the fund. B. Monies deposited in the fund are continuously ap…
A.R.S. § 32-4008 Fees
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The supreme court shall set and collect the following fees to carry out this chapter: 1. Examination fees. 2. Certificate application fees. 3. Certificate renewal fees. 4. Temporary certificate application fees. 5. Temporary certificate renewal fees. 6. Any other fees that are ne…
A.R.S. § 32-4021 Standard certification qualifications; application
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A. An applicant for standard certification as a certified reporter shall apply on approved forms and, at a minimum, shall: 1. Be at least eighteen years of age. 2. Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States. 3. Satisfy the requirements of section 32-4022. 4. Possess a hi…
A.R.S. § 32-4022 Examination; requirements; exemption
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A. A person shall not be admitted to an examination without presenting satisfactory evidence to the board that before the date on which the application for an examination was filed the person has done at least one of the following: 1. Obtained one year of experience in making ver…
A.R.S. § 32-4023 Certificate renewal
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A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a certificate issued pursuant to this article is subject to renewal and expiration as prescribed by rules adopted pursuant to section 32-4005. B. The certificate holder is responsible for applying for a renewal certificate. On receipt of …
A.R.S. § 32-4024 Certificate denial
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A. The board may refuse to issue a certificate or to renew a certificate if the board finds that any of the following applies: 1. The applicant does not meet to the board’s satisfaction the requirements under sections 32-4021 and 32-4022. 2. The applicant has not been fingerprint…
A.R.S. § 32-4025 Administration of oaths
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A certified reporter may administer oaths and affirmations.
A.R.S. § 32-4041 Revocation or suspension of certificate
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A. The board may revoke or suspend a certificate issued under this chapter for any of the following reasons: 1. Unprofessional conduct. 2. Violations of this chapter. 3. Gross negligence or incompetence in the performance of duties. 4. Fraud, dishonesty or corruption. 5. Inabilit…
A.R.S. § 32-4042 Certificate reinstatement
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A person whose certificate was suspended or revoked by the board may apply in writing for a reinstatement of the certificate on a showing of good cause and paying the renewal fee. The board may grant or deny the request, may require the applicant to take or retake the examination…