“Just record the legal proceeding.”
Every word matters in the pursuit of justice. While recording systems may offer convenience, live court reporters ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Live court reporters are trained professionals who capture every word with precision. Recordings can miss testimony by garbled audio due to background noise or fail to distinguish speakers.
- Accents, rapid speech, or technical jargon can trip up automated systems. Live reporters adapt in real time, ensuring clarity. If a recording malfunctions or audio is unclear, there’s potential for derailing a case.
- Court reporters undergo rigorous training and certification, ensuring a level of professionalism and accountability no machine can match.
- Court reporters can clarify ambiguous statements or note non-verbal cues (e.g., gestures or pauses) that recordings miss. This human insight aids fair outcomes.
While recordings seem cost-effective, the risks, i.e., technical failures, incomplete records, or delayed transcripts, can lead to costly appeals or miscarriages of justice. A live court reporter is an investment in accuracy, efficiency, and the integrity of the legal process. There’s no substitute for the human touch in a system where every detail counts.
eCourt Reporters’ database consists of live, vetted stenographers and voice writers to protect legal proceedings.
