ORIGINALS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
1 HR (60 Minutes) 
PRESENTER:  KEVIN BOWDEN, CR Firm Owner

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

This hour-long presentation will focus on how reporters should maintain and produce original transcripts in the digital age in order to maintain security and the integrity of the record. Additionally, we will discuss how civil procedure rules in states impact the role of original transcripts. With digital transcripts, we will also discuss the possible ways transcripts can be altered and stolen for use by a party, as well as the implications on the reporter if AI integration of the original transcript occurs and any state rules that impact the use of AI on original transcripts.   Finally, we will discuss solutions and state laws regarding the theft of reporting services. 

Specific Topics:

• How to safely maintain digital original transcripts

• How to produce digital original transcript

• Discuss Civil Procedure rules governing production of original transcripts

• How original transcripts can be altered without knowledge of the reporter

• AI implications

• How to minimize attorneys’ ability to steal transcripts for use other than its intended purpose.

Learning Outcomes:

Court reporters will understand the importance and requirements on maintaining digital original transcripts for court use and how to manage and apply rules governing original transcripts effectively.