A stenographer in the courtroom, often referred to as a court reporter, is responsible for transcribing spoken dialogue during legal proceedings. They use specialized equipment to capture everything that is said, ensuring an accurate and verbatim record of the proceedings. This transcript can be used for appeals, legal documentation, and reference in future cases. Additionally, court reporters may also provide real-time transcription services for attorneys and judges during trials.
A Judge, a Bailiff, a Court Clerk, (occasionally) a Court Stenographer
The court reporter types out the transcript of the trial.
A stenographer is someone who is specialized in recording conversations between people into text. They are very popularly used in a court room so there will be no debate as to what was said in the court room.
Court Reporter
The person who writes everything down in a court session is called a court reporter or a stenographer. Their job is to create a verbatim record of everything that is said during the proceedings using a stenotype machine or other recording equipment.
It depends on where the court is. Not all courts use stenographers. In some places audio recordings are made of proceedings. And in some places, there is no audio recording or court stenographer. Check with the specific court you are inquiring about.
It is usually a court reporter or a stenographer.
The American term for shorthand typist is typically referred to as a stenographer or court reporter.
The stenographer
A stenographer or court reporter
Court reporter/stenographer
Judge - Clerk of the Court - Bailiff - Court Stenographer - Defense Counsel - Prosecutor/Plaintiff's Counsel