Chapter XXI

A. An applicant for a certificate shall file an application on a form provided by the board (Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters), accompanied by any applicable fees, and such evidence, statements or documents required by said form. If an examination is required, …

A. Any person over the age of 18 years, who has not committed any acts, crimes, or omissions constituting grounds for suspension or revocation of a certificate issued by the board pursuant to R.S. 37:2557(A) , who has a high school education or its equivalent as determined by the…

A. On or before December 31, 2010, the board will accept applications for the Certificate of Certified Digital Reporter from any person age 18 years or older who submits due proof that the person is employed as an official or deputy official court reporter by a Louisiana court of…

A. Every freelance certified reporter shall use the following transcript format rules on every deposition transcript prepared by that reporter. 1. Transcripts shall contain no fewer than 25 typed lines on standard 8 1/2 x 11 paper exclusive of page numbers and footers. 2. Transcr…

A. Effective January 1, 2015 each certified court reporter shall attest to the accuracy of every transcript prepared by that reporter by dating, signing, and sealing a certification page containing substantially the following language. This certification is valid only for a trans…

A. Upon request by any party present at a deposition each certified court reporter shall disclose the complete arrangement, financial or otherwise, made between the reporter or any person or entity making arrangements for the reporter's services and the attorney or other party ma…

A. A reporter shall offer any work product to all parties and counsel at the same time as it is offered to any other party or counsel. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XXI-1107 Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Repor…

A. Effective January 1, 2020, the reporter by whom a deposition is taken may seal the deposition at the request of all parties by using secure electronic means to affix a digital signature certification statement in accordance with procedures approved by the board. A reporter mus…

A. The board is guided in its approval of digital signature certification technology by standards and criteria developed and periodically updated by the following: 1. National Digital Transcript Certification Authority (NDTCA); 2. Adobe Approved Trusted List (AATL); 3. American S…

A. The mandatory Code of Ethics defines the ethical relationship the public, the bench, and the bar have a right to expect from a certificate holder. It sets out the required conduct of the certificate holder when dealing with the user of reporting services, and acquaints the use…

A. Application and Scope. This Rule protects the integrity, independence, and impartiality of court reporters in their relationships with court reporting firms, as defined in R.S. 37:2555(G) that are doing business in Louisiana. B. Safe Harbor. A licensed Louisiana court reporter…

A. Purpose. The board requires that board members, committee members, employees, and contractors observe high ethical standards in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities and that they comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements, including, but not limite…

A. Examinations shall be held at such times and places as the board may designate. B. Applications must be received by the board at least 30 days prior to the examination date. C. Applicant must furnish a diploma, official transcript or certificate from a licensed court reporting…

A. The examination shall be under the direction and control of the board, but the board may employ assistants to prepare the questions, conduct the examination and submit recommended grades. B. Examination questions together with the answers or keys, shall not be disclosed prior …

A. Each examinee shall be notified in writing whether he has passed or failed the examination. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XXI-305 Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters, LR 9:678 (October 1983). AUTHORITY NOTE: Promul…

A. The examination shall consist of: 1. written knowledge test; 2. dictated tests at the following speeds: a. 5 minutes at 180 wpm (literary, one voice); b. 5 minutes at 200 wpm (jury charge, one voice); c. 5 minutes at 225 wpm (Q and A, two voices). B. The written knowledge test…

A. Each candidate's examination will be graded on the basis of his ability to accurately transcribe his notes or a digital, electronic, or audio recording; the time occupied in the transcription; his knowledge of court reporting procedure, and its related terminology, spelling, a…

A. Examinees will have a period of 15 days from the release of the test results to petition for review of examinations in the offices of the board. Examinations may be reviewed only during normal working hours. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XXI-311 Promulgated by the Departme…

A. Petition for Regrading. Within 15 days after receipt of notice from the board that applicant has failed the examination, the applicant may petition for regrading by sending a written notice of the request for regrading to the board. B. Review Committee. Within 30 days of recei…

A. An applicant denied certification by reason of failure to pass the examination administered by the board may apply for retesting at any time such tests are conducted in the future. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XXI-315 Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Board of Ex…

A. The board will accept as an examination from any reporter domiciled in Louisiana under Section 2554(A) an NCRA-RPR and/or CM examination or an NVRA examination with the equivalent or current standards of the CCR examination requirement in Louisiana. Upon proper application, an…

A. All certificates shall be suspended as of 12 p.m. on December 31 of each year if not, in each instance, renewed. To renew a certificate, the certificate holder shall, on or before the date on which the certificate would otherwise be suspended, pay the renewal fee established b…

A. A reporter shall indicate the reporter's certificate number in the certification on each transcript prepared by the reporter and shall attest that the certificate number is in good standing. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XXI-503 Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, B…

A. The causes for suspension, revocation, or non-issuance of a certificate by the board shall consist of one or more of the following: 1. conviction of felony; 2. conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; 3. fraud, dishonesty, corruption, willful violation of a duty,…

A. A licensed reporter may, upon proper application and satisfactory proof, attain inactive status. A reporter on inactive status is prohibited from engaging in the practice of court reporting in Louisiana. A reporter on inactive status is not required to pay the annual renewal f…

A. Twice a year the board will issue to all court reporters, court reporting agencies, bar associations, and courts within the state of Louisiana a public notice identifying all reporters who within the preceding six months have had certificates suspended, revoked, or placed on i…

A. Each reporter shall be certified in one of the following four five methods of reporting. 1. Stenotype. A stenotype reporter is anyone who uses a stenotype machine and shorthand symbols to produce a verbatim transcript of any oral court proceeding, sworn statement, public heari…

A. The board may issue a license without examination to military personnel or their spouses who hold a current license, certification, or registration in another jurisdiction where requirements are substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensing in Louisiana, if the ot…

A. The maintenance and continued validity of any license issued by the board shall be dependent upon the satisfactory performance and completion of those continuing education requirements as established and enforced herein. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XXI-601 Promulgated by…

A. Beginning January 1, 1991, and thereafter, each certificate holder shall be required to obtain at least 12 continuing education credits during each two-year continuing education cycle. Each continuing education cycle shall consist of two consecutive years beginning January 1 o…

A. Any continuing education credit obtained in excess of 12 credits per reporting period shall not be applied to any subsequent or future continuing education reporting period. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XXI-605 Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Board of Examiners…

A. Each certificate holder shall maintain a record of the satisfaction and completion of the continuing education credits required by the board. B. On or before December 31 of each even-numbered calendar year, each reporter issued a certificate by the board shall submit or cause …

A. The following general subject matter and enumerated continuing education credits may be approved by the board or, at the board's direction, by the continuing education committee, in the event the subject matter is germane to the professional competence of the certificate holde…

A. Completion of any certified pulmonary respiratory course will not be accepted for continuing education credits. B. Attendance at or participation in tours, exhibits, entertainment, recreation, committee service, association business, or home study will not be accepted for cont…

A. A provider must submit the following information to the continuing education committee at least 90 days before the date of a proposed training event: 1. the date, time, and place where the training will be conducted and/or if the training event will be offered online; 2. a lis…

A. The board may upon its own motion and shall upon the verified complaint in writing of any person setting forth facts which if proven would constitute grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of a certificate, investigate the actions of any person who applies for, holds or…

A. Before refusing to issue, suspending or revoking any certificate, the board shall at least 10 days prior to date set for the hearing, notify in writing the accused of any charges made and shall afford such accused person an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel in re…

A. The board shall have power to subpoena and bring before it any person in this state and to take testimony either orally or by deposition, or both, with the same fees and mileage and in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial procedure in civil cases in courts of this …

A. Upon the application of the accused person or complainant or of the board, by order duly entered, the board may require the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers before the board in any hearing relative to the application for or refusal, recal…

A. The board, at its expense, shall provide a reporter to take down the testimony and preserve a record of all proceedings at the hearing of any case wherein a certificate may be revoked or suspended. The notice of hearing, complaint and all other documents in the nature of plead…

A. The board shall present to the chairman its written report of its findings and recommendations, and the chairman shall have the right to take the action recommended by the board. Upon the suspension or revocation of a certificate, certificate holder shall be required to surren…

A. An appeal of the decision of the board must be filed with a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days from notice of suspension, revocation, or refusal. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XXI-713 Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Board of Examiners of Certified Sh…

A. At any time after the suspension or revocation of any certificate, the board may restore it to the accused person without examination but only at an official meeting of the board, after written notice, and by vote of a majority of the members of the board present and voting. N…

A. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the board's authority to seek enforcement of the law through a court of competent jurisdiction. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XXI-719 Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters, LR …

A. The following fees shall be paid to the board. 1. The fee to be paid for the issuance of a reciprocal certificate of registration without board examination is $175 plus seal fee(s). 2. The fee to be paid upon the issuance and renewal of a certificate of registration is $175 pl…