Discover Court Reporting at WESTEC
Court reporters, or shorthand reporters, use stenotype machines to capture a word-for-word record of legal proceedings, including trials, depositions, hearings, and meetings. These notes are then converted into precise transcripts.
They may work in courtrooms handling civil and criminal cases, or as freelance reporters covering depositions, arbitrations, and business events.
With the use of computer-aided transcription (CAT) technology, steno notes can now be translated into text almost instantly, providing fast, reliable support to courts and legal professionals
Program Prerequisites
Program Prerequisites
Program Prerequisites
High school graduate or GED. Must demonstrate the ability to type a minimum of 45 words a minute (wpm) on a computer keyboard.
For more Information call
Court Reporting at:
(661) 525-7059 ask for:
Lisa Porter or
Lisa McDonald
email: ctrpwestec@gmail.com
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Program Prerequisites
Program Prerequisites
The first class taken in sequence for Court Reporting is Theory followed by Speed-building and then Academic classes required by the Court Reporters Board.
The Theory class is a structured course where students will learn how to write dictated English words in "steno" using strokes on a steno machine.
Program Details
Program Prerequisites
Program Details
Speed Building courses are offered year-round during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters through Taft College, with both in-person and online options available.
Become a Certified Court Reporter
IN ORDER FOR A PERSON TO QUALIFY TO TAKE THE STATE LICENSING EXAMINATION, THE PERSON SHALL COMPLETE A PROGRAM AT A RECOGNIZED COURT REPORTING SCHOOL. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS THAT A COURT REPORTING PROGRAM MUST MEET IN ORDER TO BE RECOGNIZED, CONTACT:
THE COURT REPORTERS BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
2535 CAPITOL OAKS DRIVE, SUITE 230
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
(877) 327-5272 (916) 263-3660
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CHECK OUT THE STUDENT BROCHURE FROM THE CALIFORNIA COURT REPORTERS BOARD
