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…
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Join us for USCRA’s upcoming conventions!
2025 MIDYEAR CONVENTION – Virtual 2025 ANNUAL CONVENTION – Pittsburgh, PA
President’s Message
February 2024 – I started out as the Ninth Circuit North Rep in 2017, and here I am now the president of USCRA. Little did I know that I would end up here serving as president. I am honored to hold this position and will…
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Congrats to our new FCRR Recipients!
Diana Cavenah, Bossier City, LA; Beth Delatte, Ponchatoula, LA; Karla Hyland, St. Cloud, FL; Jessica Plantenberg, Littleton, CO; Sheila Rice, Livonia, MI
Important Links
Court Reporters Act, 28 USC Section 753. The Benefits of Realtime video.
News
Work Measurement Study Updates – Instructions and updates. Congratulations NEW FCRR recipients! Find your Circuit Rep. Visit the Gallery of Shorthand. Obtain an 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…
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FCRR Exam & Speed Contest practice materials
The FCRR Examination Practice Series III USB drive contains the one-minute warm-up and two five-minute tests from five previously given FCRR Examinations at 200 wpm. Subject matter, witness names, and proper nouns for each examination are contained in the notes found in the USB packaging….
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Court Reporting as a Career
USCRA focuses its attention on matters that affect court reporters who work in the United States District Court. The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) has a broader focus because they represent reporters working in all fields (i.e. freelance, deposition, official, captioning). In this capacity, NCRA maintains…
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Your 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….
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