Sometimes the hardest part of court reporting isn’t the record—it’s each other.
Petty rivalries, gossip, and passive-aggressive behavior are eroding the very professionalism our field stands for. I just lived through it, and it reminded me: we can do better.
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What Court Reporters Can (and Cannot) Talk About – Ethics, Boundaries, and Public Perception
Court reporters hold the public’s trust—and that includes what we say after we leave the room. Sharing case details, even without names, can still identify participants and damage our impartiality. Confidentiality isn’t just about secrecy; it’s about respect, neutrality, and professionalism. Protecting the record means protecting our reputation—on and offline.
Dress Like You Belong in the Record
The court reporter should be the best-dressed person in the room. We’re not schoolteachers — we’re officers of the court, guardians of the record, and in many cases, we earn more than the judge, the attorneys, and the experts combined. Dress like your presence matters, because it does. Professionalism isn’t optional; it’s part of the record you create.
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