Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

Court reporters and simultaneous captioners create precise, real-time transcriptions of spoken words in legal proceedings, broadcasts, and live events. In courtrooms, they record everything said during trials, depositions, hearings, and arbitrations, capturing every word with exact accuracy using specialized stenotype machines or voice writing equipment. They must maintain complete focus for hours, often typing at speeds exceeding 200 words per minute while distinguishing between multiple speakers. After proceedings conclude, they produce official transcripts that become permanent legal records, carefully reviewing and editing their work for accuracy.