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The Appeal of Reform – A Call for Change in How Court Reporters Handle Appeals

Court reporters are experts in real-time transcription, yet the appeal process often turns them into reluctant project managers. Chasing down transcripts, begging for responses, and managing silence from colleagues isn’t just frustrating—it’s unsustainable. It’s time to modernize the system. Each reporter should submit their own work independently, on deadline. Let’s shift the culture, share the responsibility, and restore professionalism to the appeals process.