Alabama Certified Court Reporter

What is the name of the board that regulates court reporters in Alabama?

• AAlabama Court Reporter Licensing Board
• BAlabama Board of Court Reporting
• CAlabama Judicial Court Reporter Commission
• DAlabama Department of Court Services

What certification designation does Alabama grant to qualified court reporters?

• ACSR (Certified Shorthand Reporter)
• BCCR (Certified Court Reporter)
• CRCR (Registered Court Reporter)
• DSCR (State Certified Reporter)

Which national certification does Alabama accept in lieu of its own skills examination?

• ACRR (Certified Realtime Reporter)
• BRPR (Registered Professional Reporter)
• CRMR (Registered Merit Reporter)
• DRDR (Registered Diplomate Reporter)

What is the minimum accuracy requirement for stenographic transcription on the Alabama court reporter skills exam?

• A92%
• B95%
• C97%
• D97.5%

Under Alabama law, who has the authority to appoint an official court reporter?

• AThe Governor
• BThe presiding circuit court judge
• CThe Alabama Board of Court Reporting
• DThe Alabama Attorney General

What must an Alabama court reporter do before reporting a deposition?

• AFile a notice with the court clerk
• BAdminister an oath to the witness
• CObtain written consent from both attorneys
• DSubmit a pre-deposition report to the ABCR

How long must Alabama court reporters retain their stenographic notes after a proceeding?

• A3 years
• B5 years
• C7 years
• D10 years

What is the primary role of an official court reporter in Alabama circuit courts?

• AScheduling court hearings
• BCreating a verbatim record of proceedings
• CAdvising the judge on procedural matters
• DManaging courtroom security

Which type of reporting method is most commonly used by certified court reporters in Alabama?

• AVoice writing
• BStenographic machine shorthand
• CDigital audio recording
• DLonghand note-taking

What does CAT software stand for in court reporting?

• AComputer-Aided Translation
• BComputer-Aided Transcription
• CCourt Automated Technology
• DCertified Audio Technology

What is the ethical obligation of an Alabama court reporter regarding impartiality?

• AThey may assist parties with legal advice
• BThey must remain neutral and not show bias to any party
• CThey may discuss testimony with jurors during breaks
• DThey can recommend attorneys to litigants

What is a transcript in the context of Alabama court reporting?

• AA summary of the judge's ruling
• BA verbatim written record of proceedings produced from stenographic notes
• CA video recording of the trial
• DAn attorney's brief filed with the court

What continuing education requirement does the ABCR impose on certified court reporters?

• ANo continuing education required
• BAnnual continuing education credits
• COne-time refresher course every 10 years
• DOnly new reporters need continuing education

What must an Alabama court reporter include on the title page of a transcript?

• AOnly the date of the proceeding
• BThe case name, case number, court, date, and reporter's certification number
• COnly the names of the attorneys
• DThe judge's personal notes

What is the role of a freelance court reporter in Alabama?

• AThey only work in federal courts
• BThey report depositions, hearings, and other proceedings outside official court appointme…
• CThey supervise official court reporters
• DThey only handle appellate court proceedings

Under Alabama rules, who owns the original stenographic notes taken during a court proceeding?

• AThe attorney who requested the transcript
• BThe court reporter
• CThe presiding judge
• DThe court clerk

What does the term 'verbatim record' mean in Alabama court reporting?

• AA summary of the key points discussed
• BA word-for-word account of everything spoken on the record
• CA recording that only captures the judge's statements
• DA written interpretation of the proceedings

What is an exhibit in the context of Alabama court proceedings?

• AA witness's written statement only
• BA physical or documentary item introduced as evidence during a proceeding
• CA court reporter's personal notes
• DA judge's written opinion

What educational background is typically required before applying for Alabama CCR certification?

• AA bachelor's degree in English
• BGraduation from an accredited court reporting program
• CA law degree
• DNo formal education required

What is a scopist in the court reporting profession?

• AA judge who reviews transcripts
• BA person who edits and proofreads court reporter transcripts
• CA court clerk who files transcripts
• DAn attorney who orders transcripts

What minimum words per minute (wpm) speed is typically required on the literary portion of the Alabama court reporter skills exam?

• A160 wpm
• B180 wpm
• C200 wpm
• D225 wpm

In Alabama, what happens if a court reporter fails to file a transcript within the required timeframe?

• ANothing, there is no deadline
• BThe reporter may face disciplinary action from the ABCR
• CThe case is automatically dismissed
• DThe attorney must find a new reporter

What is the purpose of a certification page in an Alabama transcript?

• ATo list the reporter's education history
• BTo certify that the transcript is a true and accurate record of the proceedings
• CTo provide the reporter's fee schedule
• DTo summarize the case outcome

Under Alabama rules, can a court reporter who is related to one of the parties report that proceeding?

• AYes, there are no restrictions
• BNo, the reporter must disclose any conflict of interest and recuse themselves
• COnly if the judge approves
• DOnly in civil cases

What is realtime reporting in the context of Alabama court reporting?

• ARecording proceedings on audio equipment only
• BInstantaneous translation of stenographic notes to text displayed on a screen
• CWriting notes by hand during proceedings
• DSummarizing proceedings after they conclude

What is the standard number of lines per page on an Alabama court transcript?

• A20 lines
• B25 lines
• C28 lines
• D30 lines

Which of the following is a duty of an Alabama official court reporter when court is in session?

• AProviding legal counsel to litigants
• BRecording all proceedings as directed by the judge
• CDeciding which objections are sustained
• DManaging the jury selection process

What type of oath does an Alabama court reporter typically administer to a deposition witness?

• AAn oath of confidentiality
• BAn oath to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
• CAn oath of allegiance to the court
• DAn oath to comply with discovery rules

What does the ABCR require for reinstatement of a lapsed Alabama CCR certification?

• ANo requirements, it automatically renews
• BCompletion of required continuing education and payment of reinstatement fees
• CRetaking the full certification exam only
• DA letter of recommendation from a judge

In Alabama, what is the court reporter's responsibility regarding off-the-record discussions?

• ARecord them secretly for backup purposes
• BStop recording when the judge directs the reporter to go off the record
• CAlways record everything regardless of instructions
• DSummarize off-the-record discussions in footnotes

Under Alabama law, what is the required speed for the jury charge dictation portion of the court reporter skills exam?

• A180 wpm
• B200 wpm
• C225 wpm
• D240 wpm

What is the Alabama court reporter's obligation when they discover an error in a previously filed transcript?

• AIgnore the error if it is minor
• BFile an errata sheet or amended transcript with the court
• CDestroy the original transcript and create a new one
• DContact the attorneys privately to discuss the error

What is the purpose of a read-back during an Alabama court proceeding?

• ATo allow the reporter to practice reading aloud
• BTo read back testimony from the stenographic record at the request of the judge, jury, or…
• CTo verify the reporter's personal notes
• DTo summarize the case for the media

How should an Alabama court reporter handle simultaneous speakers during a proceeding?

• AOnly record the attorney's statements
• BRequest through the judge that speakers talk one at a time so the record is clear
• CPick the most important speaker and ignore the other
• DLeave a blank space in the transcript

What transcript format does Alabama typically require for appeals to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals?

• ASummary format only
• BFull verbatim transcript in the standard format prescribed by appellate rules
• CAudio recording submission only
• DAbbreviated notes format

What is the Alabama court reporter's responsibility regarding confidential proceedings such as grand jury testimony?

• AShare the testimony with media upon request
• BMaintain strict confidentiality and not disclose the contents to unauthorized persons
• CPost the transcript publicly within 30 days
• DProvide copies to any attorney who requests one

In Alabama freelance court reporting, what is the standard procedure when scheduling a deposition?

• AThe reporter schedules the deposition unilaterally
• BThe noticing attorney or party arranges the deposition and engages the reporter's services
• CThe court clerk assigns reporters to depositions
• DThe ABCR assigns reporters based on availability

What is the proper way for an Alabama court reporter to indicate an inaudible statement in a transcript?

• ALeave a blank space
• BUse the notation '(inaudible)' in parentheses
• CWrite 'unknown words' in the margin
• DSkip the line entirely

What is the Alabama court reporter's duty when a witness spells out a name or technical term during testimony?

• AIgnore the spelling and use their best guess
• BInclude the spelling in the transcript as stated by the witness
• COnly record the first spelling provided
• DAsk the witness to write it down instead

Under Alabama law, what is the consequence of practicing court reporting without CCR certification?

• AA verbal warning from the court
• BPotential criminal penalties, fines, and injunctive relief
• CAutomatic enrollment in a court reporting program
• DCommunity service requirement

What is the difference between an original and a copy of a transcript under Alabama rules?

• AThere is no difference
• BThe original is the certified version filed with the court; copies are provided to partie…
• CThe original goes to the reporter and the copy goes to the court
• DOnly the copy is legally binding

How should an Alabama court reporter handle a request for an expedited transcript?

• ARefuse all expedited requests
• BAccept the request and charge the applicable expedited rate as permitted by fee schedules
• CProvide it for free as a courtesy
• DOnly accept if the judge orders it

What is the Alabama court reporter's obligation regarding notary functions during depositions?

• ACourt reporters cannot serve as notaries
• BAlabama CCR holders are authorized to administer oaths and act in a notary capacity for d…
• CThey must hire a separate notary for every deposition
• DNotary functions are optional and rarely used

In Alabama, what index must be included at the beginning of a transcript?

• AAn alphabetical index of all words used
• BAn index listing witnesses, exhibits, and page references
• CAn index of legal citations only
• DNo index is required

What should an Alabama court reporter do if an attorney instructs a deposition witness not to answer a question?

• AStop the deposition immediately
• BRecord the instruction and the question as stated, noting the witness did not answer
• CDelete the question from the record
• DAdvise the witness to answer anyway

What is the Alabama requirement for marking deposition exhibits?

• AExhibits do not need to be marked
• BEach exhibit must be sequentially marked with an exhibit sticker or stamp and referenced…
• CExhibits are only marked by the attorney
• DExhibits are marked after the transcript is completed

What role does the Alabama Board of Court Reporting play in handling complaints against certified court reporters?

• AIt has no authority over complaints
• BIt investigates complaints, holds hearings, and may impose disciplinary sanctions includi…
• CIt only forwards complaints to local police
• DIt provides mediation but has no enforcement power