QUALIFICATIONS

Welcome to the Idaho Court Reporters Association website. This portion of the website is to inform you of the qualification requirements needed to be eligible to work as a Certified Court Reporter in the State of Idaho.

  1. Official Court Reporters

The statute applicable to Official Court Reporters is found in “Title 1 Courts and Court Officials” SEE the link below:

Idaho Statutes

TITLE 1COURTS AND COURT OFFICIALS

CHAPTER 1 / ENUMERATION OF COURTS
CHAPTER 2 / SUPREME COURT
CHAPTER 3 / COMMISSIONERS FOR THE SUPREME COURT
CHAPTER 4 / CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT
CHAPTER 5 / SUPREME COURT REPORTER
CHAPTER 6 / OTHER COURT OFFICERS -- COORDINATOR OF COURTS
CHAPTER 7 / DISTRICT COURTS
CHAPTER 8 / JUDICIAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 9 / DISTRICT COURT JUDGES -- POWERS AT CHAMBERS
CHAPTER 10 / CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT
CHAPTER 11 / DISTRICT COURT REPORTERS
CHAPTER 12 / PROBATE COURTS -- [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 13 / PROBATE JUDGE -- [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 14 / JUSTICES' COURTS -- [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 15 / SMALL CLAIMS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICES' COURTS -- [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 16 / MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 17 / CODE PROVISIONS CONCERNING JUDGES -- [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 18 / DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGES
CHAPTER 19 / INCIDENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS
CHAPTER 20 / JUDGES' RETIREMENT AND COMPENSATION
CHAPTER 21 / JUDICIAL COUNCIL
CHAPTER 22 / MAGISTRATE DIVISION OF THE DISTRICT COURT
CHAPTER 23 / SMALL CLAIMS DEPARTMENT OF THE MAGISTRATE DIVISION
CHAPTER 24 / COURT OF APPEALS

The chapter applicable to Official Court Reporters specifically is found in Chapter 11. See the link below:

CHAPTER 11 DISTRICT COURT REPORTERS

1-1101 / STENOGRAPHIC REPORTER -- APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS.
1-1102 / OATH, BOND, SALARY AND EXPENSES -- COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS.
1-1103 / RECORDING OF TESTIMONY -- WAIVER.
1-1104 / FILING STENOGRAPHIC RECORDS AND REPORTS.
1-1105 / COPY OF RECORD -- EFFECT -- CHARGE FOR FURNISHING.
1-1106 / DELIVERY OF COPY.
1-1108 / DEPUTY AND ASSISTANTS -- APPOINTMENT, DUTIES AND COMPENSATION.
1-1109 / TEMPORARY COURT REPORTER FOR RETIRED JUDGE HOLDING COURT.

TITLE 1

COURTS AND COURT OFFICIALS

CHAPTER 11

DISTRICT COURT REPORTERS

1-1101.Stenographic reporter -- Appointment and qualifications.There shall be appointed within and for each of the judicial districts of this state, by each district judge, a stenographic reporter who shall be well skilled in the art of stenography and capable of reporting the oral proceedings in court, verbatim.

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2. Certified Court Reporters

The statute applicable to all Certified Court Reporters is found in “Title 54Professions, Vocations, and BusinessesSee the link below:

Idaho Statutes

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 1 / ABSTRACTERS OF TITLE
CHAPTER 2 / ACCOUNTANTS
CHAPTER 3 / ARCHITECTS
CHAPTER 4 / STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
CHAPTER 5 / BARBERS
CHAPTER 6 / PODIATRISTS
CHAPTER 7 / CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE ACT
CHAPTER 8 / COSMETICIANS
CHAPTER 9 / DENTISTS
CHAPTER 10 / ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND JOURNEYMEN
CHAPTER 11 / MORTICIANS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS
CHAPTER 12 / ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS
CHAPTER 13 / HEALERS IN GENERAL -- EDUCATIONAL AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS -- [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 14 / NURSES
CHAPTER 15 / OPTOMETRISTS
CHAPTER 16 / NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
CHAPTER 17 / PHARMACISTS
CHAPTER 18 / PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
CHAPTER 19 / PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS
CHAPTER 20 / IDAHO REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW
CHAPTER 21 / VETERINARIANS
CHAPTER 22 / PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
CHAPTER 23 / PSYCHOLOGISTS
CHAPTER 24 / DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS LICENSING ACT
CHAPTER 25 / HORSE RACING
CHAPTER 26 / PLUMBING AND PLUMBERS
CHAPTER 27 / SCRAP DEALERS
CHAPTER 28 / GEOLOGISTS
CHAPTER 29 / SPEECH AND HEARING SERVICES PRACTICE ACT
CHAPTER 30 / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTRATION AND LICENSING ACT
CHAPTER 31 / CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS ACT
CHAPTER 32 / SOCIAL WORK LICENSING ACT
CHAPTER 33 / FREEDOM OF CHOICE OF DENTURES ACT
CHAPTER 34 / COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS
CHAPTER 35 / DIETITIANS
CHAPTER 36 / IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION
CHAPTER 37 / OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT
CHAPTER 38 / BOARD OF CEMETERIANS
CHAPTER 39 / ATHLETIC TRAINERS
CHAPTER 40 / -- [RESERVED]
CHAPTER 41 / IDAHO REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS ACT
CHAPTER 42 / IDAHO RESIDENTIAL CARE ADMINISTRATORS ACT
CHAPTER 43 / RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT
CHAPTER 44 / PEER ASSISTANCE ENTITY AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 45 / PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LICENSING ACT
CHAPTER 46 / PATIENT FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
CHAPTER 47 / ACUPUNCTURE
CHAPTER 48 / UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT
CHAPTER 49 / IDAHO STATE BAR LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 50 / INSTALLATION OF HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 51 / NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS LICENSING ACT
CHAPTER 52 / IDAHO CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT
CHAPTER 53 / IDAHO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS PUBLIC SAFETY ACT

The chapter applicable to all Certified Court Reporters specifically is found in “Chapter 31 Certified Shorthand Reporters Act.” See the link below:

CHAPTER 31 CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS ACT

54-3101 / SHORT TITLE -- INTENT.
54-3102 / DEFINITIONS.
54-3103 / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.
54-3104 / EXCEPTIONS TO CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
54-3105 / CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS BOARD -- MEMBERS -- TERM -- APPOINTMENT.
54-3106 / ORGANIZATION OF BOARD – MEETINGS -- QUORUM -- COMPENSATION.
54-3107 / POWERS AND DUTIES.
54-3108 / QUALIFICATIONS -- REQUIRED EXAMINATION -- RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES.
54-3109 / QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY PERMIT -- RENEWAL.
54-3110 / FEES.
54-3111 / EXAMINATIONS.
54-3112 / SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF TEMPORARY PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE.
54-3113 / INVESTIGATION OF VIOLATIONS -- HEARING.
54-3114 / JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD ACTION.
54-3115 / REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION.
54-3117 / FINANCES.
54-3118 / VIOLATION A MISDEMEANOR -- PENALTY.

TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 31

CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS ACT

54-3108.Qualifications -- Required examination -- Renewal of certificates.(1) Applicants for certification must take and pass the Idaho certified shorthand reporter examination. Alternatively, applicants for certification must provide proof, satisfactory to the board, of having passed one (1) of the following examinations within the two (2) years prior to the date of the application:

(a)The registered professional reporter (RPR) examination;

(b)The registered merit reporter (RMR) examination;

(c)The registered diplomate reporter (RDR) examination; or

(d)The certified realtime reporter (CRR) examination.

(2)Any applicant who is a lawful resident of the United States of good moral character, having graduated from an accredited high school or having had an equivalent education, shall be entitled to receive a certificate as a certified shorthand reporter upon payment of the fees required by this chapter. All applications shall be in such form as prescribed by the board and filed with the board at least thirty (30) days prior to the announced date of the reporters examination. The board in its discretion may make such additional investigation and inquiry, or require additional information from the applicant, as it shall deem necessary in determining the qualifications of the applicant. The board shall thereupon notify the applicant as to whether their application to take the reporters examination is accepted.

(3)All certified shorthand reporter certificates shall be issued for a period of one (1) year and shall be renewable upon payment of a renewal fee. The renewal and reinstatement of all certificates issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be in accordance with section 67-2614, Idaho Code.

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LICENSURE

This portion of the website is to inform you of the licensure requirements needed to be eligible to work in the State of Idaho. Below are links to the IdahoState Certified Shorthand Reporters Board.

THE IDAHOSTATE
CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS BOARD

Licensure Law -- Board Rules
Proposed Laws and Rules
Board Office, Members, & Staff
Meeting Dates, Agendas, Minutes, Financial Reports
Application for Licensure -- License Renewal Process
Search for Licensees
How to File a Complaint
Disciplinary Action
Name & Address Changes -- Duplicate Licenses
Additional Information of Interest

E-Mail the Shorthand Reporters Board

We hope this information is helpful to you in making future plans