Arkansas Certified Court Reporter

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

• AArkansas Court Reporter Licensing Board
• BArkansas Court Reporting Board
• CArkansas Judicial Reporter Commission
• DArkansas Department of Court Services

What certification designation does Arkansas grant to qualified court reporters?

• ACCR (Certified Court Reporter)
• BCSR (Certified Shorthand Reporter)
• CRCR (Registered Court Reporter)
• DSCR (State Certified Reporter)

What is the required speed for the Q&A (testimony) portion of the Arkansas court reporter skills exam?

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

What is the required speed for the jury charge (legal opinion) portion of the Arkansas court reporter skills exam?

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

What is the required speed for the literary (two-voice) portion of the Arkansas court reporter skills exam?

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

What minimum accuracy rate is required on the Arkansas court reporter skills exam?

• A92%
• B95%
• C97%
• D97.5%

Who appoints official court reporters in Arkansas?

• AThe Governor of Arkansas
• BThe presiding circuit court judge
• CThe Arkansas Court Reporting Board
• DThe Arkansas Secretary of State

What is the primary method of court reporting used by certified reporters in Arkansas?

• AVoice writing only
• BStenographic machine shorthand
• CDigital audio recording only
• DLonghand transcription

What must an Arkansas court reporter do before taking a deposition?

• AFile a notice with the court clerk
• BAdminister an oath or affirmation to the witness
• CObtain written consent from the deponent
• DSubmit a deposition notice to the Board

What does CAT stand for in court reporting technology?

• ACourt Audio Technology
• BComputer-Aided Transcription
• CCertified Automated Text
• DCourt Approved Translation

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

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

What ethical obligation does an Arkansas court reporter have regarding neutrality?

• AThey may advocate for one party
• BThey must remain impartial and not show bias toward any party
• CThey may advise witnesses privately
• DThey can recommend attorneys to litigants

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

• ATo list the reporter's educational background
• BTo certify that the transcript is a true and accurate record of the proceedings
• CTo display the reporter's fee schedule
• DTo summarize the verdict

What educational requirement must Arkansas court reporter candidates typically meet?

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

What is a transcript in Arkansas court reporting?

• AA video recording of the trial
• BA verbatim written record of proceedings produced from stenographic notes
• CAn attorney's brief
• DA judge's summary opinion

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

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

What is an exhibit in Arkansas court proceedings?

• AA judge's written order
• BA physical or documentary item introduced as evidence during a proceeding
• CA court reporter's personal notes
• DAn attorney's argument summary

What is realtime reporting?

• ARecording proceedings on audio only
• BInstantaneous translation of stenographic notes into text displayed on a screen during th…
• CWriting longhand notes during proceedings
• DSummarizing proceedings after they end

Under Arkansas law, how long must court reporters retain their stenographic notes?

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

What is a scopist in court reporting?

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

What continuing education does the Arkansas Court Reporting Board require?

• ANo continuing education required
• BAnnual continuing education credits for certification renewal
• COne course every 10 years
• DOnly new reporters need continuing education

What is the primary duty of an Arkansas official court reporter when court is in session?

• AManaging courtroom scheduling
• BRecording all proceedings as directed by the judge to create a verbatim record
• CAdvising the judge on legal matters
• DCoordinating jury activities

What oath does an Arkansas court reporter 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 court allegiance
• DAn oath to comply with discovery rules

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

• AOnly the date
• BThe case name, case number, court, date, and reporter's certification number
• COnly attorney names
• DA summary of the verdict

What is the 'verbatim record' standard in Arkansas court reporting?

• AA summary of key testimony
• BA word-for-word account of everything spoken on the record
• CA recording of only the judge's statements
• DAn interpretation of the proceedings

Under Arkansas law, what is the consequence of practicing court reporting without proper certification?

• AA verbal warning only
• BPotential fines, injunctive relief, and criminal penalties
• CAutomatic enrollment in a certification program
• DNo consequences

Can an Arkansas court reporter who is related to a party report that proceeding?

• AYes, with no restrictions
• BNo, they must disclose the conflict and recuse themselves
• COnly if the judge approves
• DOnly in civil cases

What is a read-back in Arkansas court reporting?

• AReading the transcript aloud after filing
• BReading back testimony from stenographic notes at the request of the judge, jury, or coun…
• CReading the court rules before each session
• DReading witness statements before testimony

How should an Arkansas court reporter indicate an inaudible statement in a transcript?

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

What is the Arkansas court reporter's responsibility regarding off-the-record discussions?

• ARecord them secretly
• BStop recording when directed to go off the record and note the transition
• CAlways record everything regardless
• DSummarize off-the-record discussions

What is the proper Arkansas procedure for handling simultaneous speakers during a proceeding?

• ARecord only the attorney
• BRequest through the judge that speakers talk one at a time to ensure a clear record
• CPick the louder speaker
• DLeave a gap in the transcript

What must an Arkansas court reporter do when they discover an error in a previously filed transcript?

• AIgnore minor errors
• BFile an errata sheet or amended transcript with the court
• CDestroy the original transcript
• DContact the attorneys privately

Under Arkansas rules, what transcript format is required for appellate proceedings?

• ASummary format
• BFull verbatim transcript meeting the Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure format require…
• CAudio recording only
• DAbbreviated notes

What is the Arkansas court reporter's obligation regarding confidential proceedings?

• AShare with media upon request
• BMaintain strict confidentiality and not disclose contents to unauthorized persons
• CPost publicly after 60 days
• DProvide copies to anyone who asks

How does an Arkansas court reporter handle a request for an expedited transcript?

• ARefuse all expedited requests
• BAccept and charge the applicable expedited rate per the fee schedule
• CProvide it free of charge
• DOnly accept if court-ordered

What is the Arkansas standard for marking deposition exhibits?

• AExhibits need not be marked
• BEach exhibit must be sequentially marked with a sticker or stamp and referenced in the tr…
• COnly the attorney marks exhibits
• DExhibits are marked after transcription

In Arkansas, what is the difference between an official and freelance court reporter?

• AThe type of machine used
• BAn official reporter is appointed by a judge to serve a particular court; a freelance rep…
• CYears of experience only
• DCertification exam scores

What is the Arkansas reporter's responsibility when a witness spells out a name during testimony?

• AIgnore the spelling
• BInclude the spelling in the transcript as stated by the witness
• CRecord only the first letter
• DAsk the witness to write it down

What role does the Arkansas Court Reporting Board play in handling complaints?

• ANo authority over complaints
• BInvestigates complaints, conducts hearings, and may impose disciplinary sanctions
• COnly forwards complaints to police
• DProvides mediation only

Under Arkansas law, what must be included in a transcript index?

• AAn alphabetical list of all words
• BA listing of witnesses, exhibits, and page references
• CLegal citations only
• DNo index is required

What is the proper Arkansas procedure when an attorney instructs a witness not to answer a deposition question?

• AStop the deposition
• BRecord both the question and the instruction, noting the witness did not answer
• CDelete the question
• DAdvise the witness to answer

What is the Arkansas reporter's obligation regarding notary functions?

• ACannot serve as notaries
• BCertified court reporters may administer oaths and act in a notary capacity for depositio…
• CMust hire a separate notary
• DNotary functions are optional

What is the proper way for an Arkansas reporter to handle parenthetical notations?

• ANever use parentheticals
• BUse parenthetical notations to describe nonverbal events, speaker identification, and pro…
• CUse them for personal notes only
• DThey indicate deleted testimony

What is the Arkansas standard for backup systems in court reporting?

• ANo backup required
• BReporters should maintain backup audio recordings or duplicate steno files
• COnly federal courts require backups
• DBackups only needed for criminal cases

In Arkansas, what happens if a deposition witness fails to sign the transcript within the allowed time?

• AThe transcript is invalid
• BIt may be used as if signed, with a notation about the witness's failure to sign
• CIt must be retaken
• DThe attorney signs instead

What is the Arkansas rule regarding court reporter transcript fees?

• AReporters charge any amount
• BFees are established by statute or court order and must not exceed prescribed rates
• CA flat national rate applies
• DFees are unregulated

What is the Arkansas procedure for handling sealed testimony?

• ASealed testimony is destroyed
• BSealed portions are placed in a separate sealed envelope and filed with restricted access
• CPublished openly after 30 days
• DNo special procedure exists