activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 12
- Facilitate court reporter certification Construction Materials Testing CertificationGrants conditional initial certification to individuals employed by the superior court, allowing them to provide court reporting services while awaiting background check results, and allows applicants who fail the written knowledge test to reapply for examination.
- Facilitate court reporter certification Construction Materials Testing CertificationGrants conditional initial certification to individuals employed by the superior court, allowing them to provide court reporting services while awaiting background check results, and allows applicants who fail the written knowledge test to reapply for examination at any time.
- Host conventions and networking events Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts hybrid and in-person conventions, town halls, and other networking events for court reporting professionals to discuss current issues, threats, and updates in the field and facilitate collaboration.
- Host conventions and networking events Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts hybrid and in-person conventions, such as the multi-state convention in Sedona, and Town Hall meetings to discuss current issues, threats, and updates in the court reporting field, facilitating networking and collaboration among professionals.
- Hosts educational conferences and seminars Industry Conference & Networking EventsConducts educational seminars and conferences related to verbatim stenographic and voicewriting reporting, including hybrid and in-person conventions such as those held in 2023 and planned for Sedona in 2024. These events include continuing education components and discussions on current industry issues.
- Maintain professional resourcesOperates a job board for court openings and maintains an electronic membership directory for court reporting professionals.
- Maintain professional resourcesProvides members with access to an electronic membership directory and a job board for court openings, and makes seminar handout materials available for download.
- Maintains member and job market resourcesOperates a job board for court reporting openings, with listings maintained for 6 months unless renewed, and maintains an electronic membership directory available to members. Also makes seminar handout materials available for download to reduce paper usage.
- Organizes forums for industry dialogue Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts Town Halls, such as one in April, to discuss current issues, threats, and updates in the court reporting field, providing a platform for open dialogue among professionals.
- Recognize contributions to the profession Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsPresents the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) to individuals who have significantly contributed to the court reporting profession.
- Recognizes professional contributions through awards Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsPresents the Distinguished Service Award (DSA), the highest honor bestowed by the association, to individuals who have made significant contributions to the court reporting profession.
- Supports workforce entry and certification processes Construction Materials Testing CertificationGrants conditional initial certification to individuals employed by the superior court, allowing them to provide court reporting services while awaiting background check results, and allows applicants who fail the written knowledge test to reapply for examination at any time.
capacity building · 4
- Facilitates professional development and training Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesProvides extensive training, educational resources, career and business development opportunities, and access to the latest computer-assisted transcription technologies for over 700 court reporting professionals. Includes mentorship, statutory and marketplace updates, and collaboration with the State Bar of Arizona for continuing legal education (CLE).
- Provide professional development and education Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOffers extensive training, educational resources, seminars, and conferences to court reporting professionals, covering topics such as technology, local code, marketplace changes, and ethics. This includes providing statutory and marketplace updates and participating in continuing legal education (CLE).
- Provide professional development and education Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOffers extensive training, educational resources, seminars, and conferences to court reporting professionals, covering topics such as technology, local code, marketplace changes, ethics, and directives. This includes providing statutory and marketplace updates and participating in continuing legal education (CLE) through interface with the State Bar of Arizona.
- Support the next generation of court reporters Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesPromotes access to educational programs with comprehensive instruction and mentorship opportunities for aspiring court reporters.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Advancing Professional Development through Technology Integration and Networking technology_integration_for_professional_developmentThe organization advances member careers and businesses by integrating and promoting the latest technologies in the court reporting industry, and by organizing conventions to foster camaraderie, collegiality, and provide resources and speakers for professional development.
- Advancing Professional Practice through Technology Integration technology_integration_for_professional_developmentThe organization advances member careers and businesses by integrating and promoting the latest technologies in the court reporting industry, including digital distribution of materials and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART).
- Advancing the Profession through Technology Integration and Professional Development technology_integration_for_professional_developmentThe organization advances the careers and businesses of its members by promoting and integrating the latest technologies in the court reporting industry, and by organizing conventions that provide resources, speakers, and foster camaraderie and collegiality.
- Advocacy for Verbatim Reporting Technologies and System Improvement professional_advocacyThe organization promotes verbatim stenographic and voicewriter reporting technologies and methodologies, educates the public on their integral role in the judicial process, and applies the knowledge of these reporters to upgrade and improve the criminal and civil justice system in cooperation with legal institutions.
- Certification through Examination and Conditional Requirements examination_and_conditional_certificationThe organization ensures the qualification of court reporters through a rigorous certification process that includes passing a written examination on relevant legal rules and statutes, and meeting conditional requirements such as employment by the superior court and background checks.
- Certification through Examination and Conditional Requirements examination_based_certificationThe organization ensures professional competency by requiring applicants for certification to pass a written examination on relevant Arizona Supreme Court rules and state statutes, and by implementing a conditional certification process that includes specific employment criteria, background checks, and acknowledgments of provisional status.
- Ensuring Accessibility through Realtime Reporting accessibility_advocacyThe organization promotes the development of real-time reporting skills and ethics to provide communication access, particularly for individuals who are hard of hearing, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Fostering Member Engagement and Professional Networking member_engagement_and_networkingThe organization strengthens its community and facilitates professional growth by encouraging member contributions, organizing conventions, and creating opportunities for camaraderie, collegiality, and networking among court reporters.
- Professional Advocacy for Verbatim Reporting Technologies professional_advocacyThe organization actively promotes verbatim stenographic and voicewriter reporting technologies and methodologies, advocating for their integral role in the judicial process and working to improve the justice system in cooperation with legal professionals.
- Promoting Accessibility through Real-time Reporting accessibility_advocacyThe organization encourages the development of real-time reporting skills and ethics to provide communication access, aligning with the Americans with Disabilities Act to support individuals who are hard of hearing.
- Promoting Communication Access through Realtime Reporting communication_access_realtime_translationThe organization utilizes Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) to instantly translate spoken words into text for individuals who are hard of hearing and promotes the development of real-time reporting skills and ethics to provide communication access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Promoting Verbatim Reporting Technologies and Professional Standards professional_advocacyThe organization advocates for and promotes verbatim stenographic and voicewriter reporting technologies and methodologies, working to establish and maintain high professional performance standards and integrate these methods into the judicial process to improve the justice system.
- Upholding Professional Integrity and Standards through Education professional_integrity_through_educationThe organization uses education and information dissemination on ethics, directives, and technology to uphold the impartiality and integrity of certified court reporters, ensuring high standards of professional performance and ethical responsibilities to litigants.
- Upholding Professional Standards and Integrity through Education and Certification professional-integrity-through-educationThe organization ensures the impartiality and integrity of certified court reporters by providing education on ethics, directives, and technology, and by implementing a rigorous certification process that includes examinations and conditional requirements.
- Workforce Development through Education and Mentorship workforce_development_through_education_and_mentorshipThe organization supports the growth of the court reporting profession by connecting aspiring and current professionals with training programs, comprehensive instruction, and mentorship opportunities, thereby fostering professional success and career advancement.
- Workforce Development through Education and Mentorship workforce_development_through_education_and_mentorshipThe organization supports the future of court reporting by connecting individuals with training programs that include comprehensive instruction and mentorship, and by stimulating the establishment of training and education programs to promote court reporting as a career.
- Workforce Development through Education and Mentorship workforce_development_through_education_and_mentorshipThe organization supports the development of future court reporters by connecting them with comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and promoting court reporting as a career, thereby ensuring a skilled workforce.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Bench and Bar Committee
Develops outreach programs to communicate the value of certified court reporters to members of the judiciary and bar associations in Arizona
CART Committee
Promotes the use of certified realtime captioners across Arizona for communication access, particularly under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Convention/Seminar Committee
Organizes educational events, speakers, and programming for the Annual Convention and Midyear Seminar
Court Reporters Board Committee
Tracks actions of the Arizona State Court Reporters Board and reports on matters impacting the profession to the Board of Directors
Legislation Committee
Monitors activities of the Arizona State Legislature as they relate to the court reporting profession and informs the Board of Directors of relevant developments
Mentoring Committee
Facilitates mentorship connections between active certified reporters and court reporting students in Arizona
Student Liaison
Serves as a communication bridge between the Association, its Board, and court reporting students throughout Arizona
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Administrative Office of the Courts Government — Operates under certification and licensing regulations defined in the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration, administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
- Kim Portik Partner — Recipient of the 34th Distinguished Service Award for her contributions to the court reporting community, including board service and executive director roles.
- National Court Reporters Association Partner — References NCRA's testing and national certification for CART Captioners, and states that NCRA Certified CART Captioners hold the designation CCP and abide by NCRA's Guidelines for CART Captioners.
- STAR Partner — STAR is referenced as a membership organization serving court reporting professionals, with a link provided from the Arizona Court Reporters Association website.
- State Bar of Arizona Partner — Interfaces with ACRA to provide statutory and marketplace updates and participates in continuing legal education (CLE).
- State Bar of Arizona Partner — Interfaces with the State Bar of Arizona and its members to provide current statutory and marketplace updates, and participates in CLE.
- Superior Court Partner — Partners with superior courts by granting conditional initial certification only to individuals employed by or set to be employed by a superior court.
- reputable court reporting programs Partner — ACRA promotes and provides links to these programs for educational and professional development purposes