Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters

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Ethics Advisory Notice: The Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters (“CSR Board”) discussed at its October 15, 2008 meeting the need for enhanced ethics awareness among members of the court reporting profession.
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NOTICE

Title 46: Professional and Occupational Standards Part XXI. Certified Shorthand Reporters has been updated. All court reporters should visit number 12 on the FAQ page and print a copy for their record.

*** APPROVED SEMINARS ***

Note: If you find a seminar that complies with the rules that you would like to attend and receive C. E. Credits for then you must submit the Agenda or outline and request prior approval. The Education Committee will review and get back to you.

Approved Seminars:

Louisiana Court Reporters Association is hosting its next continuing education seminar on January 28, 2012 at the Shreveport Hilton, 104 Market Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Contact Peter Gilberti at (504) 458-2791
or email: lcraboard@lcraboard.net

ETHICS CREDIT NOTICE

The Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters (“CSR Board”) discussed at its February 19, 2010 meeting the implementation of the required continuing education ethics credits. The CSR Board agreed that anyone who has not obtained two C. E. credits in Louisiana Ethics for the current two-year cycle will not be liable. However, the requirement will be in full force and effect for the 2011-2012 C. E. cycle.

The following job announcements are posted for 30 days. If you need your job announcement posted longer please notify the Board Office.

Job Announcement: posted 1-23-12
The 24TH JDC has a full time Certified Court Reporter position available. Send resume’ and cover letter to:

24th Judicial District Court,
Attn: Court Reporter Position,
Thomas F. Donelon Bldg.,
200 Derbigny Street Ste 2100,
Gretna, LA 70053

* Must be received by Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 2:00 p.m.

Any C. C. R. who is 65 years of age or older will no longer have to obtain C. E. credits starting with the 2007-2008 C. E. cycle.

2012 Holiday Schedule

Monday, Jan. 16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Mardi Gras Day
Friday, April 6 – Good Friday
Wednesday, July 4 – Independence Day
Monday, Sept. 3 – Labor Day
Monday, Nov. 12 – Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day
Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013 – New Years Day

Note: The governor may proclaim additional holiday dates throughout the year

*Some holidays that fall on weekends (Saturday or Sunday) are observed on the prior or next week day.

Louisiana Revised Statute 1:55 declares days of public rest, legal holidays, and half-holidays

The NEXT LA CSR BOARD CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION will be on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Capitol Park Welcome Center, 702 N. River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

*Must Bring all of your own equipment to exam.

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Get EXAM Application Here

Rules for Certification Testing

*** MEETING NOTICES ***

LA CSR BOARD MEETING NOTICE

The next meeting of the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters will be held on:

Date: Friday, March 9, 2012
Time: to be determined
Location: to be determined
Address: to be determined

Click Here For Google Map and Directions: to be determined

The public is invited.

AGENDA : to be determined

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE

The next meeting of the Finance Committee of the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters will be held on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at 9422 Florida Boulevard, Suite A-1, Walker, Louisiana

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Bank Accounts
B. 2010-11 Audit Report
C. Attorney contract
D. Court Reporting services contract

III. Adjourn

AD HOC COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE
EFFICIENCY IN COURT AND GENERAL REPORTING MEETING NOTICE

The next meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee to Promote Efficiency in Court and General Reporting of the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 3:30pm. at Jefferson Towers, 556 Jefferson Street, Second Floor, Lafayette, Louisiana.

AGENDA

I. Call to order
II. Website changes
III. Out of state depositions
IV. Question raised by Alliance regarding attorney who needs previously taken deposition certified, but where reporter lives out of state and is no longer certified in Louisiana
V. Student participation at meetings follow up
VI. Adjourn

ETHICS COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE

The Ethics Committee of the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters will hold a meeting on Friday, July 29, 2011, 1:00 p.m., at the Board Office located at 9422 Florida Boulevard, Suite A-1, Walker, Louisiana

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER

II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Watson vs. Walker

III. Adjourn

EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE

The next meeting of the Education Committee of the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters will be held on:

Date: Friday, January 20, 2012
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Supreme Court, 4TH Floor Grand Meeting Room
Address: 410 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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The public is invited.

Click Here For Printable Official Notice

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. NEW BUSINESS

A. Certification Page
B. Board Members requested to speak at Seminars
C. Examination Date(s)
D. Continuing Education requests for approval

III. ADJOURN