https://capitolcourtreporting.com/ An independent editorial magazine on court reporting craft, legal transcripts, and access to the language of law. en Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://capitolcourtreporting.com/craft-of-court-reporting/shorthand-to-digital-capture/https://capitolcourtreporting.com/craft-of-court-reporting/shorthand-to-digital-capture/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCraftA look at how court reporting tools evolved from pen shorthand to digital capture, with comparisons and practical guidance for legal professionals. https://capitolcourtreporting.com/craft-of-court-reporting/stenotype-keyboard-explained/https://capitolcourtreporting.com/craft-of-court-reporting/stenotype-keyboard-explained/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCraftA practical look at the stenotype machine: how chords become syllables, how strokes turn into readable transcript, and what to check. https://capitolcourtreporting.com/craft-of-court-reporting/real-time-transcription-basics/https://capitolcourtreporting.com/craft-of-court-reporting/real-time-transcription-basics/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCraftReal time transcription in court: what it means, who uses it under the ADA, how it differs from traditional court reporting, and what to check before requesting it. https://capitolcourtreporting.com/craft-of-court-reporting/certification-and-training-paths/https://capitolcourtreporting.com/craft-of-court-reporting/certification-and-training-paths/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCraftCourt reporting training and certification paths: apprenticeships, higher education, and state licenses for legal professionals. https://capitolcourtreporting.com/craft-of-court-reporting/ethics-and-accuracy-in-reporting/https://capitolcourtreporting.com/craft-of-court-reporting/ethics-and-accuracy-in-reporting/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCraftExplore the ethical duties of court reporters, including impartiality, confidentiality, and accuracy, grounded in judicial codes of conduct and legal definitions. https://capitolcourtreporting.com/transcripts-and-evidence/what-makes-a-transcript-official/https://capitolcourtreporting.com/transcripts-and-evidence/what-makes-a-transcript-official/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTTranscriptsCertification, filing, and custody turn a transcript into an official court record. 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