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The Circuit Rider Magazine

The Circuit Rider magazine is a biannual publication of the United States Court Reporters Association.

(Please visit our Advertise page for advertising information.)

Archived Issues Available in Private Library

  • Bi-Annual publication for USCRA members
  • Career-enhancing articles and features
  • Association news and updates
  • FCRR exam announcements and results
  • Convention previews
  • Member spotlights and achievements
The Circuit Rider is included with all USCRA membership types.

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GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES

The Circuit Rider welcomes contributions from USCRA members.
Submit articles to Sharon Pell Velazco scribe3159@aol.com

Publishing Policy Statement:
Any opinion expressed in The Circuit Rider, unless it is specifically identified as USCRA policy, is strictly that of the author or advertiser.

The following guidelines should be followed when submitting articles for consideration:

1. Submit via email in Microsoft Word
2. Identify acronyms desired on author byline. (RPR, RMR, RDR, CLVS, etc.).
3. Submit graphics separately. Graphics need to be in .tif, .jpg, .eps, or .pdf formats.
4. All digital photos must have a resolution of at least 300 dpi. Digital photos with a resolution of 72 dpi will produce unfavorable results and are unsuitable for commercial printing.
5. Internet artwork should not be used, as it is unsuitable for commercial printing.

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Find federal court reporter positions nationwide. USCRA maintains listings of current job openings in the federal court system.

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This list is updated to the best of our ability.  We do not always receive information that a job posting has been filled.  Please contact the court listing the opening directly for more information. 

How to Find Openings

If you have a job opening, please send your court’s website link to Amy Walker amy.uscra@gmail.com

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Advertising Rates for The Circuit Rider magazine:
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THE HONORABLE JOHN R. TUNHEIM ANNUAL REALTIME SPEED CONTEST

It’s time to cross one of the items off your bucket list!  It’s time to set aside your fears and trepidations and make the decision that this is the year you are going for it!  Or, it may be time to focus on some writing time before you are sitting for the FCRR examination – especially since there is prize money involved!  Whatever your reasons, we would love for you to help us kick off the USCRA Annual Convention by participating in USCRA’s annual realtime speed contest.

The USCRA Board of Directors has approved a prize of $300 for the highest scoring test that qualifies with the requisite score. The first place qualifier will also take home the contest’s traveling trophy to display in your home or office for one year.

The Realtime Speed Contest is five minutes of recorded two-voice Q&A material at 230 words per minute. A score of 96% accuracy is required to qualify. Candidates who qualify may be eligible to receive .25 PDCs from NCRA (allowed once per three-year CEU cycle). The top three contestants are recognized on Saturday.

Entry fee is $75. USCRA membership and convention registration are required to compete. A minimum of seven registrants are required for the contest to be held. For more information, e-mail Anne Bowline, Reporter Testing Committee Chair, at fcrr.uscra@gmail.com.