USA Statutes : nevada
Title : Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS AND BUSINESSES
Chapter : CHAPTER 656 - CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS
This chapter is known and may be cited
as the Nevada Certified Court Reporters’ Law.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1314; A 1993, 1404)
1. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislature to:
(a) Encourage proficiency in the practice of court reporting as a
profession;
(b) Promote efficiency in court and general reporting; and
(c) Extend to the courts and public the protection afforded by a
standardized profession by establishing a standard of competency for
those engaged in it.
2. The practice of court reporting in the State of Nevada is
declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and is subject
to regulation and control in the public interest.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1315; A 1993, 1404)
As used in this chapter, unless the
context otherwise requires:
1. “Board” means the Certified Court Reporters’ Board of Nevada.
2. “Certificate” means a certified court reporter’s certificate
issued under the provisions of this chapter.
3. “Court reporter” means a person who is technically qualified
and registered under this chapter to practice court reporting.
4. “Court reporting firm” means a person who, for compensation,
provides or arranges for the services of a court reporter or provides
referral services for court reporters.
5. “Designated representative of a court reporting firm” means the
person designated to act as the representative of a court reporting firm
pursuant to NRS 656.186 .
6. “License” means a license issued under the provisions of this
chapter to conduct business as a court reporting firm.
7. “Licensee” means a person to whom a license has been issued.
8. “Practice of court reporting” means reporting by the use of any
system of manual or mechanical shorthand writing:
(a) Grand jury proceedings;
(b) Court proceedings;
(c) Pretrial examinations, depositions, motions and related
proceedings of like character; or
(d) Proceedings of an administrative agency if the final decision
of the agency with reference thereto is subject to judicial review.
9. “Stenographic notes” means the original manually or
mechanically produced notes in shorthand or shorthand writing taken by a
court reporter while in attendance at a proceeding to report the
proceeding.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1315; A 1993, 1404; 2001, 1008 ; 2005, 191 )
CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS’ BOARD OF NEVADA
The Certified Court Reporters’ Board of
Nevada, consisting of three members, is hereby created.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1315; A 1993, 1405)
The
members of the Board must be appointed by the Governor as follows:
1. One member of the Board must be an active member of the State
Bar of Nevada.
2. Two members of the Board, except members of the first Board
appointed, must be holders of certificates and must have been actively
engaged as court reporters within this state for at least 5 years
immediately preceding their appointment.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1315; A 1993, 1405)
1. Each member of the Board is entitled to receive:
(a) A salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Board,
while engaged in the business of the Board; and
(b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the
Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not
exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.
2. While engaged in the business of the Board, each employee of
the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses
at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided
for state officers and employees generally.
3. The expenses of the members and employees of the Board and the
expenses of the Board must be paid from the fees collected pursuant to
the provisions of this chapter and the expenses must not exceed the
amount so collected.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1315; A 1985, 446, 1882; 1989, 1707)
1. Annually the Board shall designate a Chairman and a Vice
Chairman from its membership.
2. The Board shall hold such meetings as may be necessary for the
purpose of transacting its business.
3. All members of the Board shall be present for the transaction
of business.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1316)
Repealed. (See
chapter 277, Statutes of Nevada 2005, at page 979 .)
1. The Board shall keep a full and accurate record of its official
actions and all proceedings, and of all resolutions, regulations and
orders issued or adopted.
2. Except as otherwise provided by law, the records of the Board
shall be open to inspection by the public.
3. The Board shall, on or before December 1 of each year, submit
to the Governor a full and true report of its transactions during the
preceding year. The report shall include a complete statement of the
receipts and expenditures of the Board during the period.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1316)
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a complaint filed
with the Board, all documents and other information filed with the
complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of
an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary
action against a person are confidential, unless the person submits a
written statement to the Board requesting that such documents and
information be made public records.
2. The charging documents filed with the Board to initiate
disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 622A of NRS and all documents and information
considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are
public records.
3. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and
conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
4. The provisions of this section do not prohibit the Board from
communicating or cooperating with or providing any documents or other
information to any other licensing board or any other agency that is
investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement
agency.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 3477 ; A 2005, 806 )
1. The Board shall administer the provisions of this chapter.
2. The Board may appoint such committees as it considers necessary
or proper, and may employ, prescribe the duties of and fix the salary of
an Executive Secretary who may be employed on a part-time or full-time
basis, and may also employ such other persons as may be necessary.
3. All expenditures described in this section must be paid from
the fees collected under this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1316; A 2003, 439 )
The Board shall:
1. Adopt a seal which must be affixed to all licenses and
certificates issued by the Board.
2. Charge and collect from all applicants for licenses and
certificates the fees provided for in this chapter.
3. Charge and collect from all persons renewing licenses and
certificates the renewal fees provided for in this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1316; A 2001, 1009 )
1. The Board may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses
and the production of relevant books and papers.
2. The Board may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry
out the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1316; A 1981, 103; 2001, 1009 ; 2003, 439 )
The Board may aid in all
matters pertaining to the advancement of the practice of court reporting,
including but not limited to all matters that may advance the
professional interests of certified court reporters and such matters as
concern their relations with the public.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1316; A 1993, 1405)
LICENSING; CERTIFICATION; FEES
1. Each applicant for a certificate must file an application with
the Executive Secretary of the Board at least 30 days before the date
fixed for examination. The application must be accompanied by the
required fee and all information required to complete the application.
2. No certificate may be issued until the applicant has passed the
examination prescribed by the Board and paid the fee as provided in NRS
656.220 .
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1318; A 1985, 1882; 1997, 2185; 2003, 440
; 2005, 2801 , 2807 )
[Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law
requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending
and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses
for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes
relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter:
(a) An applicant for the issuance of a license or certificate shall
include the social security number of the applicant in the application
submitted to the Board.
(b) An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license or
certificate shall submit to the Board the statement prescribed by the
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health
and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520 . The statement must be completed and signed by
the applicant.
2. The Board shall include the statement required pursuant to
subsection 1 in:
(a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for
the issuance or renewal of the license or certificate; or
(b) A separate form prescribed by the Board.
3. A license or certificate may not be issued or renewed by the
Board if the applicant:
(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection
1; or
(b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1
that he is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not
in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney
or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the
amount owed pursuant to the order.
4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant
to subsection 1 that he is subject to a court order for the support of a
child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the
district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the
repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Board shall
advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public
agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant
may take to satisfy the arrearage.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2185; A 2001, 1009 ; 2005, 2802 , 2807 , 2811 )
[Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law
requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending
and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses
for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes
relating to paternity or child support proceedings and expires by
limitation 2 years after that date.]
1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this
chapter, an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license or
certificate shall submit to the Board the statement prescribed by the
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health
and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520 . The statement must be completed and signed by
the applicant.
2. The Board shall include the statement required pursuant to
subsection 1 in:
(a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for
the issuance or renewal of the license or certificate; or
(b) A separate form prescribed by the Board.
3. A license or certificate may not be issued or renewed by the
Board if the applicant:
(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection
1; or
(b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1
that he is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not
in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney
or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the
amount owed pursuant to the order.
4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant
to subsection 1 that he is subject to a court order for the support of a
child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the
district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the
repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Board shall
advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public
agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant
may take to satisfy the arrearage.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2185; A 2001, 1009 ; 2005, 2802 , 2807 , 2811 , effective on the date of the repeal of
the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for
withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational
and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for
noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child
support proceedings)
1. Every person who files an application for an original
certificate must personally appear before the Board for an examination
and the answering of such questions as may be prepared by the Board to
enable it to determine the trustworthiness of the applicant and his
competency to engage in the practice of court reporting in such a manner
as to safeguard the interests of the public.
2. In determining competency, the Board shall administer an
examination to determine whether the applicant has:
(a) A good understanding of the English language, including
reading, spelling, vocabulary, and medical and legal terminology;
(b) Sufficient ability to report accurately any of the matters
comprising the practice of court reporting consisting of material read at
not less than 180 words per minute or more than 225 words per minute; and
(c) A clear understanding of the obligations owed by a court
reporter to the parties in any reported proceedings and the obligations
created by the provisions of this chapter and any regulation adopted
pursuant to this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1317; A 1985, 1882; 1993, 1405; 2003, 440
; 2005, 192 )
1. Examinations must be held no less than twice a year at such
times and places as the Board may designate.
2. No person may be admitted to the examination unless he first
presents satisfactory evidence to the Board that he has:
(a) Received a passing grade on the National Court Reporters
Association’s examination for registered professional reporters;
(b) A certificate of satisfactory completion of a prescribed course
of study from a school for court reporters which includes English
grammar, reading, spelling and vocabulary, medical and legal terminology,
transcription, and court reporting at 200 words per minute with an
accuracy of 97.5 percent;
(c) A certificate as a registered professional reporter or a
certificate of merit from the National Court Reporters Association;
(d) A valid certificate or license to practice court reporting
issued by another state; or
(e) One year of continuous experience as a full-time court reporter
using any system of manual or mechanical shorthand writing.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1317; A 1985, 1883; 1993, 1405)
An applicant for a
certificate of registration as a certified court reporter is entitled to
a certificate if he:
1. Is a citizen of the United States or lawfully entitled to
remain and work in the United States;
2. Is at least 18 years of age;
3. Is of good moral character;
4. Has a high school education or its equivalent;
5. Satisfactorily passes an examination administered by the Board
pursuant to NRS 656.160 ;
6. Pays the requisite fees; and
7. Submits all information required to complete an application for
a certificate of registration.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1317; A 1975, 66; 1977, 1568; 1993, 1406;
1997, 2186; 2005, 192 , 2803 , 2807 )
1. It is unlawful for any person to conduct business as a court
reporting firm or to advertise or put out any sign or card or other
device which may indicate to members of the public that he is entitled to
conduct such a business without first obtaining a license from the Board.
2. Each applicant for a license as a court reporting firm must
file an application with the Executive Secretary of the Board on a form
prescribed by the Board.
3. The application must:
(a) Include the federal identification number of the applicant;
(b) Include the name of the person who will be appointed as the
designated representative of the court reporting firm and such other
identifying information about that person as required by the Board;
(c) Be accompanied by the required fee; and
(d) Include all information required to complete the application.
4. To obtain a license pursuant to this section, an applicant need
not hold a certificate of registration as a certified court reporter.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1007 ; A 2001, 1013 ; 2003, 440 ; 2005, 192 , 193 , 2803 )
1. Each court reporting firm shall appoint one person affiliated
with the court reporting firm to act as the designated representative for
the firm. The person so appointed must:
(a) Hold a certificate; or
(b) Pass an examination administered by the Board pursuant to
subsection 2.
2. The Board shall administer an examination to determine whether
a designated representative of a court reporting firm understands:
(a) The ethics and professionalism required for the practice of
court reporting; and
(b) The obligations owed by a court reporter to the parties in any
reported proceedings and the obligations created by the provisions of
this chapter and any regulation adopted thereto.
3. The Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of
this section and to establish additional subject areas to be included in
the examination administered by the Board pursuant to this section.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 191 )
1. A license as a court reporting firm expires on June 30 of each
year and may be renewed if, before that date, the licensee submits to the
Board:
(a) An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the Board;
(b) If the designated representative of a court reporting firm does
not hold a certificate, evidence that the designated representative of
the court reporting firm has completed the requirements for continuing
education established by the Board;
(c) The required fee for renewal; and
(d) All information required to complete the renewal.
2. The Board shall adopt regulations requiring a designated
representative of a court reporting firm who does not hold a certificate
to participate in continuing education or training as a condition to the
renewal or reinstatement of a license of a licensee. If a designated
representative of a court reporting firm fails to comply with such
requirements, the Board may suspend or revoke the license of the licensee.
3. A license that expires pursuant to the provisions of this
section may be reinstated if the applicant:
(a) Complies with the provisions of subsection 1; and
(b) Submits to the Board the required fee for reinstatement.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1008 ; A 2001, 1013 ; 2005, 193 , 2803 )
1. To renew a certificate of registration a court reporter must:
(a) Apply to the Board for renewal;
(b) Pay the annual renewal fee prescribed by the Board;
(c) Submit evidence to the Board of his completion of the
requirements for continuing education established by the Board; and
(d) Submit all information required to complete the renewal.
2. The Board shall adopt regulations requiring court reporters to
participate in continuing education or training as a prerequisite to the
renewal or restoration of a certificate. If a court reporter fails to
comply with the requirements, the Board may suspend or revoke his
certificate.
3. The failure of any court reporter to submit all information
required to complete the renewal or pay in advance the annual renewal fee
which may be fixed by the Board as necessary to defray the expense of
administering the provisions of this chapter results in the suspension of
the reporter’s right to engage in the practice of court reporting. The
suspension must not be terminated until all required information has been
submitted and all delinquent fees have been paid.
4. A court reporter whose certificate of registration has been
suspended because of his failure to submit all required information or
pay the renewal fee:
(a) May within 2 years thereafter have his certificate reinstated
without examination upon submission of all required information and
payment of the fees set forth in paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS
656.220 .
(b) While he was on active military duty or in training before
induction, may have his certificate renewed without payment of any fee if
he files an application for renewal, an affidavit of such service with
the Board within 2 years after the termination of the service and all
information required to complete the renewal.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1318; A 1985, 1883; 1993, 1406, 1413; 1995,
570; 1997, 2186; 2001, 1009 ; 2005, 2804 , 2807 )
1. The Board may:
(a) Develop and conduct programs of continuing education relating
to the practice of court reporting.
(b) Charge and collect a reasonable fee from persons who attend
such a program.
2. The Board shall not refuse to renew or restore the certificate
of a court reporter who does not attend such a program but who otherwise
complies with the requirements for continuing education prescribed by the
Board.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1008 )
1. The fees required by this chapter are fixed by the following
schedule:
(a) The fee for filing an application for an examination must be
fixed by the Board annually at not more than $250 and not less than $90.
(b) The fee for the original issuance of a certificate must be
fixed by the Board annually at not more than $250 and not less than $150.
(c) For a certificate issued after July 1, 1973, the fee is an
amount equal to the renewal fee in effect on the last regular renewal
date before the date on which the certificate is issued, except that if
the certificate will expire less than 1 year after its issuance, then the
fee is 50 percent of the renewal fee in effect on the last regular
renewal date before the date on which the certificate is issued. The
Board may by regulation provide for the waiver or refund of the initial
certificate fee if the certificate is issued less than 45 days before the
date on which it will expire.
(d) The annual renewal fee for a certificate must be fixed by the
Board annually at not more than $250 and not less than $150. Every holder
of a certificate desiring renewal must pay the annual renewal fee to the
board on or before May 15 of each year.
(e) For the renewal of a certificate which was suspended for
failure to renew, the fee is an amount equal to all unpaid renewal fees
accrued plus a reinstatement fee that must be fixed by the Board annually
at not more than $125 and not less than $75.
(f) The fee for the original issuance of a license as a court
reporting firm is $250.
(g) The fee for the annual renewal of a license as a court
reporting firm is $175.
(h) The fee for the reinstatement of a license as a court reporting
firm is $175.
2. In addition to the fees set forth in subsection 1, the Board
may charge and collect a fee for any other service it provides. The fee
must not exceed the cost incurred by the Board to provide the service.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1318; A 1985, 1884; 1993, 1406; 2001, 1010
; 2005, 194 )
All money coming
into the possession of the Board must be kept or deposited by the
Executive Secretary of the Board in banks, credit unions or savings and
loan institutions in the State of Nevada to be expended for payment of
compensation and expenses of Board members and for other necessary or
proper purposes in the administration of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1318; A 1975, 182; 1999, 1542 )
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The Board may refuse to issue or to renew or may suspend
or revoke any certificate for any one or a combination of the following
causes:
1. If the applicant or court reporter has by false representation
obtained or sought to obtain a certificate for himself or any other
person.
2. If the applicant or court reporter has been found in contempt
of court, arising out of his conduct in performing or attempting to
perform any act as a court reporter.
3. If the applicant or court reporter has been convicted of a
crime related to the qualifications, functions and responsibilities of a
certified court reporter.
4. If the applicant or court reporter has been convicted of any
offense involving moral turpitude.
Ê The judgment of conviction or a certified copy of the judgment is
conclusive evidence of conviction of an offense.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1319; A 1985, 1884; 1993, 1407; 2003, 2732
)
The Board may refuse to issue or
renew or may suspend or revoke any certificate if the court reporter in
performing or attempting to perform or pretending to perform any act as a
court reporter has:
1. Willfully failed to take full and accurate stenographic notes
of any proceedings;
2. Willfully altered any stenographic notes taken at any
proceedings;
3. Willfully failed accurately to transcribe verbatim any
stenographic notes taken at any proceedings;
4. Willfully altered a transcript of stenographic notes taken at
any proceedings;
5. Affixed his signature to any transcript of his stenographic
notes or certified to the correctness of such a transcript unless the
transcript was prepared by him or was prepared under his immediate
supervision;
6. Demonstrated unworthiness or incompetency to act as a court
reporter in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public;
7. Professionally associated with or loaned his name to another
for the illegal practice by another of court reporting, or professionally
associated with any natural person, firm, copartnership or corporation
holding itself out in any manner contrary to the provisions of this
chapter;
8. Habitually been intemperate in the use of intoxicating liquor
or controlled substances;
9. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 10, willfully
violated any of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted
by the Board to enforce this chapter;
10. Violated any regulation adopted by the Board relating to:
(a) Unprofessional conduct;
(b) Agreements for the provision of ongoing services as a court
reporter or ongoing services which relate to the practice of court
reporting;
(c) The avoidance of a conflict of interest; or
(d) The performance of the practice of court reporting in a
uniform, fair and impartial manner and avoiding the appearance of
impropriety.
11. Failed within a reasonable time to provide information
requested by the Board as the result of a formal or informal complaint to
the Board, which would indicate a violation of this chapter; or
12. Failed without excuse to transcribe stenographic notes of a
proceeding and file a transcript of the stenographic notes:
(a) Within the time required by law or agreed to by contract; or
(b) Within any other reasonable time required for filing the
transcript.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1319; A 1985, 1884; 1987, 1574; 1993, 1407;
2003, 440 ; 2005, 194 )
The
Board may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license if,
after notice and a hearing as required by law, the Board determines that
the licensee has committed any of the acts set forth in NRS 656.240
or 656.250 .
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1008 ; A 2005, 806 )
[Expires by limitation 2 years
after the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to
establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the
professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support
arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to
paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. If the Board receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant
to NRS 425.540 that provides for the
suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses,
certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a
license or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall
deem the license or certificate issued to that person to be suspended at
the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was
issued unless the Board receives a letter issued to the holder of the
license or certificate by the district attorney or other public agency
pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that
the holder of the license or certificate has complied with the subpoena
or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
2. The Board shall reinstate a license or certificate issued
pursuant to this chapter that has been suspended by a district court
pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Board
receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency
pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person
whose license or certificate was suspended stating that the person whose
license or certificate was suspended has complied with the subpoena or
warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2185; A 2001, 1011 ; 2005, 2807 , 2811 )
In addition to or in
lieu of suspending, revoking or refusing to issue or renew the
certificate of a court reporter pursuant to NRS 656.240 or 656.250
or the license of a court reporting firm pursuant to NRS 656.253 , the Board may, by a majority vote:
1. Place the court reporter or court reporting firm on probation
for a period not to exceed 1 year; or
2. Impose an administrative fine against the court reporter or
court reporting firm in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for each violation
for which the administrative fine is imposed.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 439 )
1. A holder of a license or certificate shall notify the Chairman
or Executive Secretary of the Board in writing within 30 days after
changing his name or address.
2. Any change of ownership or corporate officers of a court
reporting firm or of the designated representative of the court reporting
firm must be reported to the Chairman or Executive Secretary within 30
days after the change.
3. The Board may suspend or revoke a license or certificate if the
holder thereof fails so to notify the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1319; A 1985, 1885; 2001, 1011 ; 2005, 195 )
The entry of a decree by a court of competent jurisdiction
establishing the mental illness of any person holding a license or
certificate under this chapter operates as a suspension of the license or
certificate. Such a person may resume his business or practice only upon
a finding by the Board that the holder of the license or certificate has
been determined to be recovered from mental illness by a court of
competent jurisdiction and upon the Board’s recommendation that the
holder be permitted to resume his business or practice.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1320; A 2001, 1011 )
1. The Board may upon its own motion and shall upon the verified
complaint in writing of any person setting forth facts which if proven
would constitute grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation as set
forth in NRS 656.240 to 656.270 , inclusive, investigate the actions of any
person who applies for, or holds or represents that he holds a license or
certificate.
2. The Board shall, before refusing to issue any license or
certificate, notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for the
refusal. The notice must be served by delivery personally to the
applicant or by mailing by registered or certified mail to the last known
place of business of the applicant.
3. The time set in the notice must not be less than 10 nor more
than 30 days after delivery or mailing.
4. The Board may continue the hearing from time to time.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1320; A 1981, 103; 2001, 1011 ; 2005, 806 )
1. The Board may subpoena and bring before it any person in this
State and take testimony orally or by deposition, or both, with the same
fees and mileage and in the same manner as prescribed in civil cases in
courts of this State.
2. Any district court, upon the application of the accused or
complainant or of the Board may, by order, require the attendance of
witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers before the
Board in any hearing relative to the application for or refusal, recall,
suspension or revocation of a license or certificate, and the court may
compel obedience to its order by proceedings for contempt.
3. At any time after the suspension of any license or certificate,
the Board may restore it to the accused without examination upon
unanimous vote by the Board.
4. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A
of NRS, after the revocation of any license
or certificate, the Board may reinstate the license or certificate
without examination upon unanimous vote by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1320; A 1981, 104; 1993, 1408; 2001, 1012
; 2005, 195 , 807 )
1. The practice of court reporting by any person who has not been
issued a certificate or whose certificate has been suspended or revoked,
or conducting a business as a court reporting firm without first
obtaining a license therefor or with a suspended or revoked license, is
hereby declared to be inimical to public health and welfare and to
constitute a public nuisance. The Attorney General of the State of
Nevada, the district attorney of any county in the State or any resident
may maintain an action in the name of the State of Nevada perpetually to
enjoin any person from so unlawfully practicing court reporting, or
unlawfully conducting business as a court reporting firm, and from doing,
committing or continuing such an unlawful act.
2. In all proceedings under this section, the court may apportion
the costs among the parties interested in the suit, including the costs
of filing the complaint, service of process, witness fees and expenses,
charges for a court reporter and reasonable attorney’s fees.
3. The proceeding authorized by this section is in addition to and
not in lieu of criminal prosecutions or proceedings to revoke or suspend
licenses or certificates as authorized by this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1321; A 1993, 1408; 2001, 1012 )
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. Every person to whom a valid existing certificate of
registration as a certified court reporter has been issued under this
chapter must be designated as a certified court reporter and not
otherwise, and any such registered certified court reporter may, in
connection with his practice of court reporting, use the abbreviation
“C.C.R.” No person other than the holder of a valid existing certificate
of registration under this chapter may use the title or designation of
“certified court reporter,” or “C.C.R.,” either directly or indirectly,
in connection with his profession or business.
2. Every holder of a certificate shall place the number of his
certificate:
(a) On the cover page and certificate page of all transcripts of
proceedings; and
(b) On all business cards.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1317; A 1985, 1886; 1993, 1409; 2003, 441
)
No
person may be appointed to the position of official reporter of any court
in this state except a court reporter who holds a current and valid
certificate under the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1321; A 1993, 1409)
No action or suit may be instituted, nor recovery therein
be had, in any court of this state by any person for compensation for any
act done or service rendered, the doing or rendering of which is
prohibited under the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1321)
A
court reporter shall retain his notes, whether or not transcribed, for 8
years if they concern any matter subject to judicial review. These notes
must be kept in a manner which is reasonably secure against theft,
tampering or accidental destruction.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 911; A 1993, 1409)
UNLAWFUL ACTS; PENALTIES
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, it is unlawful
for any person to practice court reporting or advertise or put out any
sign or card or other device which might indicate to the public that he
is entitled to practice as a court reporter without a certificate of
registration as a certified court reporter issued by the Board.
2. Any person may, with the approval of the Board, practice court
reporting on a temporary basis when there is an acknowledged
unavailability of a certified court reporter. A person requesting the
approval of the Board to practice court reporting on a temporary basis
shall submit to the Board:
(a) Documentation or other proof that the person has at least one
continuous year of experience working full time in the practice of court
reporting; and
(b) A copy of:
(1) The certification as a registered professional reporter
issued to the person by the National Court Reporters Association;
(2) The certification as a registered merit reporter issued
to the person by the National Court Reporters Association; or
(3) A valid certificate or license to practice court
reporting issued to the person by another state.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1316; A 1985, 1886; 1993, 1409; 2005, 196
)
A violation of any
provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1321)
