Alabama

Web site:

http://www.alcra.org/

Certification:

Mandatory

Certification Board Contact:

Alabama Board of Court Reporting
Executive Director: Paula “Scout” McCaleb
Phone: (334) 215.7232

CSR Exam:

Written: Yes
Skill: 180 wpm Lit., 200 wpm JC, 225 wpm Q&A

Contracting:

Notary Requirements:

Notary required for official and freelance reporters.

Known Technologies:

Stenomask, Voicewriters, Pen Writers, ER present in state

CEU Requirements:

0.5 CEUs yearly to renew license. CEUs valid for 36 months after acquired.

Unionized:

Page Format:

Lines: 25 per page
Font:
Pitch: At least 9 CPI
Indent: Left margin 1 ¾ inches, Right margin ½ to ¾ inch
              “Q” & “A” designation at left margin, Q & A text - indent 5 spaces
              Colloquy –1st line, indent 10 spaces from left margin subsequent text 5 spaces from left margin
              Quotations (except depositions) –indent 10 spaces from left margin for all text
              Parentheticals – indent 15 spaces from left margin for all text