Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters

Street Address:
263 Third Street, Suite 308
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 3257
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3257
Phone Number:
(225) 342-2668

FAX Number:
(225) 342-2698


Email: courtreporter@lacourtreporterboard.com

Volume 1 - Issue 3 - March 2009

Dear [fname] [lname],

The CSR BOARD is now utilizing email as a primary way of contacting certified court reporters. It is very important that you visit the Reporter Login page of the website at www.lacourtreporterboard.com/login.htm to update your information. It is imperative that you either supply or update your email address in this same area. 

If you know of any certified court reporter that is not receiving this Newsletter then please inform them that they must go to the Reporter Login page of the website and provide their correct email address. This is the only way they can receive the Newsletter. 

HOT TOPICS!

THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

The Legislative Committee has completed and submitted the report for HCR 104.  This item will be reported on at the next board meeting.


 The Special Office Committee on Transcript Certification:

            Digital Signatures are still under discussion.


The Continuing Education Committee:
           
            New language is underlined for rule updates.

Chapter 6, Subsection. 603. Continuing Education Credits
(A.) “Beginning January 1, 2010, two of the required 12 continuing education credits shall be instructions pertaining to court reporting ethics awareness.

            Subsection 607.  Maintenance of Record
(B.) On or before December 31 of each odd-numbered calendar year, etc….(see rules for complete paragraph.)


For the most up to date information you should check the News & Events page of our website at www.lacourtreporterboard.com/news.htm .  Detailed information may be found in the meeting minutes and can be located under the BOARD MINUTES tab on the home page.  Only approved Board meeting minutes can be posted. 

If you have any questions please contact the LA CSR BOARD OFFICE, M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.