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USCRA Convention Info
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Annual 2012 - Charleston, SC
Oct. 4 - Board Meeting
Oct. 5 - Seminars
Oct. 6 - FCRR and Seminars
Oct. 7 - Seminars TBD
Marriott Charleston Historic District
Charleston, SC

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Federal Judicial Television Network (FJTN)
The FJTN makes available to federal employees educational and informational programs from the Federal Judicial Center and the Administrative Office. There are many programs of special interest to court reporters. Check your monthly FJTN Bulletin for dates and times.

Invoicing Software
Make your life easier! Get WinUSRTM now. WinUSRTM produces all reports required by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and more! When you purchase, be sure to mention you heard about it from USCRA.

Employer Identification Number
If you've ever wondered how to get an EIN, the Internal Revenue Service's website has the information for you. You will need the Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number and the Instructions for Form SS-4. Consult your tax advisor to find out if an Employer Identification Number is right for you!

Federal Court Clerks Association
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USCRA President's Message


  PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE


February 2012
As I have been pondering my first message to you since Hawaii, I am reminded of how quickly things can change. Rather than basking in the afterglow of a trip of a lifetime, there was my son's surgery; my husband's on-and-off-and-on-again surgery, the first of three, and his new cardiac issues; the death of two friends' parents; and then, this past week, the death of a childhood friend and another friend facing a battle with cancer. They say God never gives us more than we can handle and there is always someone whose circumstances make ours pale in comparison. Those words keep coming back to me, and they are so true. Everyone has struggles, every single one of us.
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WELCOME TO USCRA

Banding with those engaged in similar activity has been an important part of professionalism through the ages. It has been done to improve skills and occupation, share knowledge and common interests – and, yes, for camaraderie with colleagues.

You have a substantial investment in an exceptional profession, and a lifestyle that depends on the perpetuation of your job. Created in 1945, USCRA is the national representative for the federal court reporting profession. Together, you and we can do what neither can do alone.  Join us today!

Visitors who are interested in pursuing a career in court reporting: USCRA recommends that you consult the very helpful website of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).   Read More...


USCRA – Your Federal Reporting Association


USCRA conducts board meetings and CEU-qualified seminars at its spring MidYear meeting and Annual Convention in autumn. And our quarterly publication, The Circuit Rider, contains articles geared to enhancing your career in the US District Court.

We have several programs to help increase your income. USCRA offers four FCRR testing opportunities per year to obtain realtime certification, recognized by the AO for salary increase. FCRRs may also charge for realtime services. And our yearly Realtime Speed Contest Champion is awarded a cash prize in addition to bragging rights and a beautiful trophy. Other available monetary benefits are announced elsewhere on our website and in The Circuit Rider.

Associate Members. Reporters outside the federal court system may apply for associate membership. All privileges of regular membership obtain, except voting and election rights. more info...

Supporting Members. Those not actively engaged in verbatim reporting, who are interested in the preservation of our profession and not otherwise eligible for membership, may apply as a supporting member. more info...

Student Members. A student certified as being enrolled in a shorthand reporting program may apply as a student member.  more info...




INTERESTED IN COURT REPORTING AS A CAREER?  more info...