REAL TIME COURT REPORTING

With the advancement of technology, almost every industry around the world is looking at how to deliver more at a faster rate with the aid of technological tools. Real time court reporting, the instant translation of the reporter’s stenographic notes, is becoming more and more popular due to the benefits it brings to the litigating attorney and his case management team.

Significant amongst other benefits is that no more do clients need to wait for transcripts. During a deposition, the court reporter writes what is said, and the software on the attorney’s laptop computer or tablet captures a rough draft transcript of the proceedings. Court reporting help create deposition records.

This revolutionary tool marries the power of sight and verbal elocution. Immediate review of record is possible during proceedings in the court.

Ability to concentrate is increased, as one can concentrate on the progress of the deposition without detailed note taking. It is a valuable supplement to note taking.

Words spoken in the court appear on the screen as being spoken live in the court. The display of real live transcription of happenings in a court room is available to the presiding Judge

It provides communication access for the deaf and hard of hearing. It closes the gap created by imperfect hearing thus ensuring the courtroom is accessible to everyone.

The software allows you to make notes, to scroll to earlier parts in the testimony for review, to access time stamping, and to flag certain testimony for revisiting later.

Realtime court reporting is useful to Court Clerks, Judge, Court Interpreter etc. Realtime court reporting guarantees accuracy within a faster time and helps support the Judicial system.

OTHER FEATURES OF REALTIME COURT REPORTING

Simultaneous records are visible to litigant and court allow confirmation of spoken words without mixing words that sound alike

• Realtime draft is available on the network even after court session for use in subsequent hearings to refresh memory of Judge
• Easy to pull our records and refer to records. Cross checking of records of court proceedings
• Inaudible sections are captured and recorded. Whatever type of expression made such as the nod of the head or the use of exclamatory words are recorded as Inaudible
• It is a valuable tool in a kit of tools for making court accessible for all
• It assists in lengthy dialogue and technical testimonies for interpreters
• Review events in the court proceeding
• Keep track of exhibits submitted during a case and to know if they have been acceptedNo need to carry paper transcripts about
• It assists both counsel and court when referring back to disputed statements of witnesses
• Timestamp that allows to cross check activities in the court (accurate minutes of events)
• Guarantees efficiency, preserves and transcribes records
• Personnel, hardware and software are provided by the service provider

It is the best and most cost effective way to capture, preserve and access records

IMPLEMENTING COURT REPORTING TECHNOLOGY

Court Reporting technology uses a stenotype machine. The machine accurately replaces shorthand writing with realtime and online capabilities at faster rates.

A standard stenotype machine has just 22 keys that are used to key out coded numbers, phrases, words, and sounds, which means that court reporters can ensure that all activity in the courtroom, down to a witness’s sobs, can be accurately memorialized. Although a key set of phrases, words, numbers, and sounds are used across the board, it is also common for stenographers to develop their own dictionaries for their work, which includes coded letter combinations that stand for common phrases.

Stenographers are generally capable of typing up to 300 words per minute (wpm) at an average of 4 words per second using a stenotype machine, thereby allowing them to accurately record what was said and by who.

Because the stenotype machine has just 22 keys, the stenographer often hits multiple keys at once. This process, which is called chording.

Stenotype machines are often directly connected to a laptop, thereby generating realtime transcription as the court reporter is typing.

Real time court reporting is simple and easy to set up and use. It requires just a stenotype machine connected to the reporter’s computer and a specialized software that performs the translation. Testimony is displayed on the computer in a draft form within seconds of it being prepared.

Testimony or questions are immediately available for reference, which is useful for clarification purposes. This allows a lawyer walk away from the proceedings with a draft of the transcript, for immediate preparation of pleadings or next-day depositions.