A court reporter or court stenographer, also called "stenotype operator", "shorthand reporter" or "law reporter", is a person whose occupation is to transcribe spoken or recorded speech into written form, using machine shorthand or voice writing equipment to produce official transcripts of court hearings, depositions and other official proceedings. Court reporting companies primarily serve private law firms, local, state and federal government agencies and courts, trade associations, meeting planners and nonprofits.
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