Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 656 - Certified Court Reporters
Here’s a structured overview of Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 656 – Certified Court Reporters:
📘 General Provisions & Definitions
Defines key terms such as Board, court reporter, certificate, firm, designated representative, license, practice of court reporting, etc. (see NAC 656.010–.070) (crptr.nv.gov).
Establishes that the Board may refuse to issue or renew a certificate/license for violations, disciplinary actions in other states, or outstanding fees/fines (law.cornell.edu).
🏅 Certification Requirements
Application & Examination
Applicants must apply (NAC 656.100), take the state-exam (150–200 questions across English, grammar, legal/medical terms, procedures) with a 70% passing score in 1 hr 45 min .
Upon passing, applicants submit an application with fee, personal details, proof of exam date, child-support affidavit, etc. They cannot practice until the certificate is issued (crptr.nv.gov).
Retakes & Validity
Those who fail may retake by reapplication and fee. Passing applicants must apply for certification within 2 years (crptr.nv.gov).
Certificates can be placed on inactive status, voluntarily surrendered (NAC 656.170–.180), and surrendered reporters must still provide transcripts they've begun (crptr.nv.gov).
Fees
Original issue: $200
Annual renewal: $200 (crptr.nv.gov).
🎓 Continuing Education (CE)
Every 2 years, reporters/designated reps must complete 15 hours of CE related to court reporting, including at least 2 hours covering Nevada laws/regulations/court rules (crptr.nv.gov).
CE period: odd‑numbered years, May 16 to May 15 (e.g. 2025–2027) (crptr.nv.gov).
Reports submitted via Board form by June 30; late or missing reports can lead to suspension or revocation (crptr.nv.gov).
Course providers/programs—whether sponsor-based or individual requests—must be accredited; NCRA-approved programs count .
👥 Firms & Designated Representatives
Firm licensing (NAC 656.250–.280):
Firms must obtain a license from the Board, file specified details (address, tax ID, owner addresses, business licenses), name a designated representative (must pass the firm-rep exam) (crptr.nv.gov, law.cornell.edu).
Designated representative exam: 125 multiple-choice questions over laws, ethics, tech, business, 90 minutes long, $250 fee, max 4 attempts/year .
Firms must always have at least one court-reporter-owner or designated rep; services must be provided only by certified reporters (law.cornell.edu).
Practice Standards for Firms
All firm communications, invoices, transcript covers, and ads must display the firm’s Board license number and name (law.cornell.edu).
⚖️ Professional Conduct & Practice Standards
Strict conflict‑of‑interest rules—reporters/firms cannot have financial stakes in litigation, can’t set rates for others, and must maintain impartiality and integrity (crptr.nv.gov).
Limited advertising gifts: max $100/year (except trivial items < $5); gratuity advertisements prohibited (crptr.nv.gov).
Reporters under influence or impaired are prohibited from practicing (crptr.nv.gov).
Confidentiality and transcript accuracy rules are mandated (see NAC 656.300–.390) (crptr.nv.gov).
Court reporters cannot work for unlicensed firms unless the proceeding originates from out-of-state (law.cornell.edu).
🛑 Discipline & Enforcement
Formal/informal complaint processes, hearings, motions, discovery, sanctions, and reinstatement procedures are laid out in NAC 656.420–.470 (crptr.nv.gov).
Grounds for denial/suspension/revocation include violations of Chapter 656 NAC/NRS, discipline in other jurisdictions, unpaid Board fees/fines (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary Table
| Section | Topic |
|---|---|
| NAC 656.010–.070 | Definitions, Board authority, refusal grounds |
| NAC 656.100–.180 | Certification exam, application, fees, status |
| NAC 656.200–.230 | Renewal fees, CE requirements & enforcement |
| NAC 656.240 | CE program accreditation |
| NAC 656.250–.280 | Firm licensing, rep exam, practice standards |
| NAC 656.300–.390 | Professional conduct rules |
| NAC 656.420–.470 | Complaint & disciplinary procedures |
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