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Key Facts: AR Court Reporter Exam

95%

Accuracy Required

AR Board

100 Q

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

225 wpm

Top Speed (Q&A)

AR Board

200 wpm

Jury Charge Speed

AR Board

180 wpm

Literary Speed

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Arkansas requires court reporters to earn certification through the Arkansas Court Reporting Board. The exam tests stenographic skills at 225/200/180 wpm with 95% accuracy, plus Arkansas court reporting laws, transcript preparation standards, and professional ethics.

About the AR Court Reporter Exam

The Arkansas Certified Court Reporter exam tests stenographic speed and accuracy at 225/200/180 wpm with 95% accuracy, plus knowledge of Arkansas court reporting laws, transcript preparation, ethics, and court procedures. Arkansas requires proficiency across three speed categories reflecting different types of courtroom dictation.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

95% accuracy

Exam Fee

Varies (Arkansas Court Reporting Board)

AR Court Reporter Exam Content Outline

25%

State Law & Licensing

Arkansas Court Reporting Board regulations, certification requirements, licensing laws, fee schedules, and continuing education

25%

Stenography & Speed Standards

225/200/180 wpm speed requirements, 95% accuracy standard, realtime reporting, and CAT software technology

20%

Transcript Preparation

Formatting standards, certification pages, indexing, errata procedures, and appeals transcript requirements

15%

Ethics & Professional Standards

Impartiality, confidentiality, conflict of interest, advertising rules, and professional conduct

15%

Court Procedures

Oath administration, deposition procedures, exhibit handling, courtroom protocol, and official vs. freelance reporting

How to Pass the AR Court Reporter Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 95% accuracy
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: Varies

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AR Court Reporter Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice stenography at all three speed tiers: 225 wpm Q&A, 200 wpm jury charge, and 180 wpm literary
2Focus on achieving 95% accuracy consistently across all speed categories
3Study Arkansas-specific court reporting laws and Board regulations
4Master transcript formatting including 25 lines per page and proper indexing
5Review deposition procedures including oath administration, exhibit handling, and witness review rights

Frequently Asked Questions

What speed requirements does the Arkansas court reporter exam have?

Arkansas requires 225 wpm on Q&A testimony, 200 wpm on jury charge (legal opinion), and 180 wpm on literary (two-voice) dictation, all at a minimum of 95% accuracy.

What accuracy standard does Arkansas require?

Arkansas requires a minimum accuracy rate of 95% across all three speed categories on the court reporter skills exam, matching the national NCRA RPR standard.

Who administers court reporter certification in Arkansas?

The Arkansas Court Reporting Board administers certification, including skills exam administration, license issuance, continuing education requirements, and disciplinary enforcement.

What continuing education does Arkansas require?

The Arkansas Court Reporting Board requires certified court reporters to complete annual continuing education credits for certification renewal, covering topics like technology, legal updates, and professional standards.