Coffman Reporting & Litigation Support, Inc.

In general, rules relating to court reporter sales of transcripts do not distinguish between a hard copy, video, audio, or electronic version of a transcript. Colorado’s Rule 30 states “Upon payment of reasonable charges therefor, the officer shall furnish a copy of the transcript or other recording of the deposition to any party or to… Read More

Formats If you order a copy of the video, the videographer will need to know the format. This is the fun part. Have your techie call my techie. No? Just tell us what you need: whether you want to view it on a TV or MediaPlayer, need it sync’d for use in Trial Director, etc…. Read More

Turn off or mute your smartphone when you can. Don’t lay your power cords on top of the videographer’s microphone cords. It can make a difference in the quality of the audio. If you will need close-up shots of documents, inform the videographer prior to the start of the proceedings. Allow them some time to… Read More

You require an accurate – and readable – transcript to properly represent your client, but creating that document is actually a partnership. You are responsible for creating the record; the court reporter is responsible for reporting it. Speak clearly. You know your case inside and out; the reporter doesn’t. “September” and “December” sound alike to… Read More

Idem sonans Sounding the same or alike. This is an old legal tenet that stands for the proposition that absolute accuracy in spelling names (or terms) in legal documents is not required and can’t be held against a party. (For the record, this Latin phrase is not taught in reporting school.)