Questions? I need a reporter for tomorrow! What are the proper fees for court? How long do I have to keep my notes? I'm trying to find this reporter! Who can help me with reporting software? How can I become a court reporter? Where is the next seminar? What are the requirements in other states? How do I file a complaint? Answers! Call or E-mail the Board of Court Reporting Board of Court Reporting Suite 300 244 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, Ga 30334-5900 404-656-6422 Leslie Johnson Clerk 404-651-8707 johnsole@aoc.courts.state.ga.us Assistance with court reporting rules, law, official reporters' fee schedule, disciplinary procedures, CCR Handbook, and Board of Court Reporting historical perspective. Deborah Atwater Assistant 404-656-6422 atwaterd@aoc.courts.state.ga.us Assistance with general information on testing and certification of court reporters, applications and procedures, publications, database or demographic information and mailing labels. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Suite 300 244 Washington Street Atlanta, GA 30334 www.georgiacourts.org Board of Court Reporting The Administrative Office of the Courts is charged with contributing to the efficient and orderly administration of Georgia's judicial system. Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia The Mission of the Board of Court Reporting is to ensure the integrity and competency of the profession by setting and enforcing the standards by which court reporters are governed, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas, and providing for educational services. The Board of Court Reporting has developed and implemented the testing, certification and disciplinary procedures, as well as continuing education requirements for Georgia reporters since 1974. It is comprised of two judges, two attorneys and five Certified Court Reporters. It conducts two certification exams per year, and also offers reciprocity for passing either of the national exams, as well as some state exams. We Serve You! Judges Court Reporters Lawyers Court Administrators Prospective Reporters Litigants State and National Reporter Associations Legislators Did You Know? Only 26 states currently license any of their court reporters. The reporters in at least five other states are actively pursuing certification. Georgia is also: One of 15 states to test both freelance and official reporters, as opposed to officials only; One of 6 states to require continuing education for reporters; One of 10 states to have full-time staff available for its reporters and the users of court reporting services. How Can We Help You? Promote information exchange through newsletters, directories, and AOC publications; Knowledgeable resource for court reporting rules, law & statewide procedures; Evaluate and maintain high professional standards; enforce ethical behavior and rules through the disciplinary process. Assist the Judicial Council on Official Reporters' Fee Schedule matters, and other court reporting issues as requested; Promote online renewal of licensing (watch www.georgiacourts.org); Offer a job Referral Service for agencies, reporters, and the courts; Create the Court Reporters Training Council and the Georgia Certified Court Reporters Association for educational services; Conduct surveys and statistical reports; Provide legislative liaison on court reporting issues.