Nevada Revised Statutes 656.180 – Court reporters: Qualifications of applicant

An applicant for a certificate of registration as a certified court reporter is entitled to a certificate if the applicant:

Board: means the Certified Court Reporters" Board of Nevada. See Nevada Revised Statutes 656.030
Certificate: means a certified court reporter"s certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter. See Nevada Revised Statutes 656.030
Practice of court reporting: means reporting, in this State, by the use of voice writing or any system of manual or mechanical shorthand writing:
(a) Grand jury proceedings;
(b) Court proceedings, with the exception of proceedings before a federal court;
(c) Pretrial examinations, depositions, motions and related proceedings of like character; or
(d) Proceedings of any agency if the final decision of the agency with reference thereto is subject to judicial review. See Nevada Revised Statutes 656.030
Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).

1. Is at least 18 years of age;

2. Is of good moral character;

3. Has not been convicted of a felony relating to the practice of court reporting;

4. Has a high school education or its equivalent;

5. Satisfactorily passes:

(a) An examination administered by the Board pursuant to NRS 656.160; and

(b) One of the examinations described in paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 656.170;

6. Pays the requisite fees; and

7. Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate of registration.

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