Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.145.005 Findings.
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The legislature finds it necessary to regulate the practice of court reporting at the level of certification to protect the public safety and well-being. The legislature intends that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence may represent themselves a…
RCW 18.145.010 Certificate required.
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(1) No person may represent himself or herself as a court reporter without first obtaining a certificate as required by this chapter.(2) A person represents himself or herself to be a court reporter when the person adopts or uses any title or description of services that incorpor…
RCW 18.145.020 Practice of court reporting defined.
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The "practice of court reporting" means the making by means of written symbols or abbreviations in shorthand or machine writing or oral recording by a stenomask reporter of a verbatim record of any oral court proceeding, deposition, or proceeding before a jury, referee, court com…
RCW 18.145.030 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Department" means the department of licensing.(2) "Director" means the director of licensing.(3) "Court reporter" means an individual certified under this chapter.[ 1…
RCW 18.145.040 Exemptions.
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Nothing in this chapter prohibits or restricts:(1) The practice of court reporting by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered as court reporters under other laws of this state and who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice;(2) The practic…
RCW 18.145.050 Powers of director.
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In addition to any other authority provided by law, the director may:(1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW that are necessary to implement this chapter;(2) Set all renewal, late renewal, duplicate, and verification fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086;(3) Establis…
RCW 18.145.070 Liability of director.
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The director and individuals acting on the director's behalf shall not be civilly liable for any act performed in good faith in the course of their duties.[ 1995 c 269 s 503; 1995 c 27 s 7; 1989 c 382 s 8.]Notes:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1995 c 27 s 7 and by 199…
RCW 18.145.080 Certification requirements.
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The department shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the standards established under this chapter and who:(1) Is holding one of the following:(a) Certificate of proficiency, registered professional reporter, registered merit reporter, or registered diplomate report…
RCW 18.145.090 Certification applications—Fee.
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Applications for certification shall be submitted on forms provided by the department. The department may require information and documentation to determine whether the applicant meets the standard for certification as provided in this chapter. Each applicant shall pay a fee dete…
RCW 18.145.100 Renewals—Late fees—Reinstatement.
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The director shall establish by rule the requirements, including continuing education requirements, and the renewal and late renewal fees for certification. Failure to renew the certificate on or before the expiration date cancels all privileges granted by the certificate. If an …
RCW 18.145.110 Persons with stenomask reporting experience.
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Persons with two or more years' experience in stenomask reporting in Washington state as of January 1, 1996, shall be granted a court reporter certificate without examination, if application is made before January 1, 1996.[ 1995 c 27 s 10; 1989 c 382 s 12.]
RCW 18.145.120 Sanctions against certificate—Director's powers—Costs.
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(1) Upon receipt of complaints against court reporters, the director shall investigate and evaluate the complaint to determine if disciplinary action is appropriate. The director shall hold disciplinary hearings pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.(2) After a hearing conducted under ch…
RCW 18.145.127 Certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
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The director shall immediately suspend any certificate issued under this chapter if the holder has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation o…
RCW 18.145.130 Unprofessional conduct.
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The following conduct, acts, or conditions constitute unprofessional conduct for any certificate holder or applicant under the jurisdiction of this chapter:(1) The commission of any act involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption relating to the practice of court reporti…
RCW 18.145.140 Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
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The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 2002 c 86 s 244.]Notes:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Pa…
RCW 18.145.150 Military training or experience.
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An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 351 s 9.]
RCW 18.145.900 Short title.
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This chapter may be known and cited as the court reporting practice act.[ 1995 c 27 s 13; 1989 c 382 s 15.]
RCW 18.145.910 Effective date—Implementation—1989 c 382.
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This act shall take effect September 1, 1989, except that the director may immediately take such steps as are necessary to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.[ 1989 c 382 s 16.]