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WCRA 2021 Fall Webinar

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HELPING WCRA HELPS CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS PROTECT THE RECORD AND THE PROFESSION.  This year alone, the WCRA Board has accomplished:

•The Washington State Supreme Court voted to adopt WCRA’s proposed court rule amendment to 30(c) seeking to add language allowing for reporting telephonically or via videoconference for remote location depositions. This rule amendment became effective February 1, 2021.

•We have renewed WCRA’s contract with our lobbyist to continue to monitor legislation that may be important for court reporters here in Washington through 2021.  We recently provided testimony in support of a SB 5027, which seeks to provide captioning on televisions in places of public accommodation; adding a new section to chapter 49.60 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

•Our legal counsel is continuously reviewing court rule submissions to ensure no proposed new rules and/or rule amendments slip by unnoticed that could impact court reporters.

•We have drafted formal written complaints with the Department of Licensing and the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General relating to uncertified “digital court reporters” appearing for depositions in Washington.

•We worked with WSBA to coordinate and help craft Zoom guidelines for attorneys and court reporters.

•We have a newly formed student outreach committee seeking to bring more people into our wonderful profession. They are conducting outreach to bring awareness to court reporting.

•We worked diligently with DOL to make it possible for court reporting students (and others) to pass NCRA’s Registered Skilled Reporter (RSR) in order to receive their WA CCR. We have had our first student successfully complete that process. Since COVID-19 restrictions have come into effect in WA, there have been no WA CCR tests administered. This has provided a much-needed solution.

•We are conducting an outreach to all judges across Washington to promote the benefits of stenographic reporting, utilizing a recent comparative analysis of digital vs. stenographic court reporting conducted by Pierce County that concludes: “Based on our research, actual costs savings would be minimal at best, with the court performance suffering greatly from the lack of real time reporting. There is no court recording equipment which has the performance level of a court reporter.” We will provide assistance in promoting stenographic reporters in YOUR courtroom based on this study and many other materials we have gathered.

•We have brought our seminars and conventions online to quickly adapt to provide members access to continuing education from the safety of their homes during COVID-19. If you missed the seminars, you may still participate in taking them online.

The Prizes

  • $150 Gene Juarez Spa Service (DONATED BY SEATTLE DEPOSITION REPORTERS)

    Pamper yourself with a luxurious Gene Juarez spa service.
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  • McKlein Savarna Leather Tote - Choice of Color! (DONATED BY STENOGRAPH)

    In a structured silhouette with gold-tone accents, this tote adds instant elegance to any outfit in your wardrobe. The McKlein Savarna Tote is made from luxurious leather and features a small shape and a classic look with a gold-tone key chain and two top handles for easy carrying. The main compartment is sized to hold all the daily essentials and includes a pocket to hold your tablet, a secure zipper pocket, and two leather-trimmed slip pockets to hold small accessories. An exterior zipper pocket on the back provides added storage for your mobile phone, keys, or other small items.
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  • $100 Amazon Gift Card (DONATED BY CAPITOL PACIFIC REPORTING)

  • Sleight of Hand 3-Bottle Wine Basket (DONATED BY BUELL REALTIME REPORTING)

    Select any three bottles from Sleight of Hand Cellars (maximum $200.00)

    Sleight of Hand Cellars is a family-owned winery located in the majestic Walla Walla Valley that focuses on making elegant, thought-provoking wines that represent the finest vineyards in Washington State and the Walla Walla Valley.
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  • Costa Steno Mastery Coaching (DONATED BY ANA FATIMA COSTA)

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    We discuss your steno journey, identify stumbling blocks or areas needing attention, and co-create a simple, doable action plan and practice regimen unique to your needs to achieve your desired goals.
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