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IN SB0206
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits practicing court reporting in Indiana after June 30, 2012, without a license, with violations constituting a Class B misdemeanor
- Establishes a seven-member Court Reporter Board consisting of one judge, two attorneys, two freelance machine shorthand reporters, one state-employed court reporter, and one freelance reporter using electronic, voice silencer, or manual shorthand methods
- Allows licensure through passage of national certification exams from the National Court Reporters Association, National Verbatim Reporters Association, or American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers
- Provides a grandfather clause allowing court reporters with at least two years of experience as of July 1, 2011, to apply for licensure by January 1, 2012, with supporting affidavits from a judge or three licensed attorneys
- Requires the board to establish ethical behavior requirements, complaint investigation procedures, and continuing education requirements by January 2, 2013, with licenses expiring every four years
Legislative Description
Court reporter licensing.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/5/2011
Full Bill Text
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