| Updated: |
4/13/2006 |
| Description: |
The making and transcribing of a verbatim record of any court proceeding, deposition, hearing or other matter where the verbatim record is required or requested by any court, grand jury, attorney or referee to be made by means of a written system of either manual or machine shorthand procedures. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 008.415 to .455
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| Duration: |
2 years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Examination: $100.
Original Certificate: $100.
Renewal: $100 every two years. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Judicial Department |
| Examination Information: |
Exam Time: At lease annually. Other times as appropriate and necessary.
Exam Locs: varies.
Exam Pass: Minimum of 95 percent on each of three test segments. (Three five-minute segments of dictation which must then be transcribed.)
Exam Repeat: No limitations. |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
Complete at least 20 continuing education credits from approved sponsers and approved programs. |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Pass the required examination,
2. Comply with continuing education requirements,
3. Adhere to code of conduct,
4. Pay fees.
No ongoing requirement for re-examination exists, provided that certification is maintained. |
| Service Links: |
 Policies for Certification of Shorthand Reporters
Agency Contact Information
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| Additional Information: |
The certified shorthand reporters program |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Judicial Department |
| E-mail Address: |
Alan.E.Hanawalt@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
(503) 986-5500
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Judicial Department
1163 State Street
Salem, OR 97301
- 2563
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| Website Information: |
http://www.ojd.state.or.us/ |
