(a) All complaints shall be in writing, signed by the person making the complaint, and addressed to the chair of the board. All complaints shall contain the name and address of the person against whom the complaint is brought and a description of the conduct giving rise to the complaint. Complaints shall be submitted within ninety (90) days of the conduct complained about, and a copy shall be provided to the licensed court reporter within five (5) business days of receipt by the board. The copy shall be sent by certified mail or by such other means of delivery to ensure that the licensed court reporter charged in the complaint receives actual notice. After investigation of the charges, the board shall determine if a hearing is warranted, dismiss the complaint, or take other action the board deems appropriate. Any hearing deemed warranted shall be conducted in accordance with the contested cases provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 20-9-606

  • Board: means the Tennessee board of court reporting. See Tennessee Code 20-9-602
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Court reporter: A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • 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).
  • signed: includes a mark, the name being written near the mark and witnessed, or any other symbol or methodology executed or adopted by a party with intention to authenticate a writing or record, regardless of being witnessed. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The board may, when it deems appropriate, seek civil remedies at law or equity to restrain or enjoin any unauthorized practice or violation of this part.
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