§ 20-9-607. Rules and Regulations
The board shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement, administer and otherwise effectuate the purposes of this part. All rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. The rules and regulations shall be published in the standards of professional practice and made […]
§ 20-9-608. Fines for Practicing Court Reporting Without a License
After January 1, 2011, any person who undertakes or attempts to undertake the practice of court reporting for remuneration without first having procured a license, who knowingly presents or files false information with the board for the purpose of obtaining a license or who violates this part shall be subject to a civil fine not […]
§ 20-9-609. Qualification for Licensure — Use of Court Reporter’s License Number Not Authorized Unless Transcript Produced by Licensee or Under Licensee’s Supervision — Licensee Suspension of Revocation for Violation
To be licensed as a court reporter, an applicant shall submit proof of passage of the National Court Reporters Association registered professional reporter examination, the National Verbatim Reporters Association certified verbatim reporter examination, or the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers certified electronic court reporter examination. Applications for licensure shall be signed and sworn […]
§ 20-9-610. Reciprocal Agreements With Other Entities — Application for Nonresident Licenses — Fees for Nonresident Application
The board shall enter into reciprocal agreements with any state, agency or other entity that licenses, certifies or registers court reporters, such as the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA) or the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT), if the board finds that the state, agency or other […]
§ 20-9-611. Fees for Licensure
The fees for licensure pursuant to this part shall be established by the board and shall cover a two-year period from the date of issuance or renewal of the license. All licenses shall expire June 30 in the year of expiration and all renewals will be effective July 1; provided, however, an initial license not […]
§ 20-9-612. License Renewal — Continuing Education — Notification of Change of Address
Each person licensed pursuant to this part shall apply for renewal of the license pursuant to dates established by the board. A renewal fee in an amount determined by the board shall be paid for renewal of the license for a two-year period. The board shall require specific continuing education as a condition for license […]
§ 20-9-613. Applications for Grandfathering Licensure to Practice as Court Reporter — Automatic Granting of Licensure
Any person who is engaged in the practice of court reporting on or before January 1, 2010, and who: Provides to the board an affidavit setting forth past education and work experience as a court reporter and: An affidavit of a judge for whom the person has worked as an official court reporter; Affidavits of […]
§ 20-9-614. Temporary License Upon Proof of Graduation From Court Reporting Program
Any person who provides to the board satisfactory proof of graduation from a court reporting program or its equivalent shall, upon application to the board on forms approved by the board and payment of a fee in an amount determined by the board, be issued a temporary license to practice as a court reporter. This […]
§ 20-9-615. Inactive Status
The board shall establish an inactive status for persons who are not actively engaged in the practice of court reporting.
§ 20-9-616. Disposition and Disbursement of Moneys Collected — Budget — Contracting for Services
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all moneys collected pursuant to this part shall be deposited in the state treasury in a separate fund to be known as the Tennessee board of court reporting fund. Disbursements from this fund shall be made solely for the purpose of defraying expenses incurred in the implementation and […]