"...Court reporters who provide transcripts of hearings have been eliminated for limited civil cases in many counties, making it more difficult for the losing party to appeal." Electronically recorded transcripts then transcribed by transcription companies have not solved the problem due to very poor quality. "...recession-driven cutbacks in California's huge court system have produced long lines and short tempers at courthouses throughout the state. Civil cases are facing growing delays in getting to trial, and court closures have forced residents in some counties to drive several hours for an appearance." COCRA http://cocra.org/category/reporter-layoffs/Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine
"Registered Professional Reporter." National Court Reporters Association. [1]Archived 2013-12-07 at the Wayback Machine
redgoldfish.co.uk
"Many court reporters work freelance and income varies according to the volume of work they undertake. As a freelance reporter, you can expect to earn an average flat rate fee of £120 – £180 per day. Real-time reporters working freelance can earn £300 a day." Redgoldfish. http://www.redgoldfish.co.uk/job-roles/301-court-reporter-job-role.aspx/Archived 2014-04-20 at the Wayback Machine
"...Court reporters who provide transcripts of hearings have been eliminated for limited civil cases in many counties, making it more difficult for the losing party to appeal." Electronically recorded transcripts then transcribed by transcription companies have not solved the problem due to very poor quality. "...recession-driven cutbacks in California's huge court system have produced long lines and short tempers at courthouses throughout the state. Civil cases are facing growing delays in getting to trial, and court closures have forced residents in some counties to drive several hours for an appearance." COCRA http://cocra.org/category/reporter-layoffs/Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine
"Many court reporters work freelance and income varies according to the volume of work they undertake. As a freelance reporter, you can expect to earn an average flat rate fee of £120 – £180 per day. Real-time reporters working freelance can earn £300 a day." Redgoldfish. http://www.redgoldfish.co.uk/job-roles/301-court-reporter-job-role.aspx/Archived 2014-04-20 at the Wayback Machine
