Court Reporting & The Perfect Transcript

COURT REPORTING and the PERFECT TRANSCRIPT

If it exists, we all search for it, the perfect transcript is like Mona Lisa’s smile. Perfect in every way.

Free from all error. No misspeaks. Run on sentences are completely absent. The answer waits patiently for the question.

Numbers are eloquently spoken as though soft rain falling on leaves. Complex medical terms are thoughtfully spelled out by the medical professionals.

Names and addresses are provided on a slip of paper for correctness. Thoughtful attorneys ask if you need a glass of water or perhaps a stretch break.

When the clock strikes 12:00 Noon and you suggest a lunch break, you are recognized as a person; one who has normal needs. Even though they’ve been drinking water and steaming cups of coffee while you’ve been dutifully taking down every word.

When the end of the day rolls in, they all look to you and ask if it would be okay if you would get the transcript to them in a couple of weeks and they would all enjoy a copy with a thorough listing of all the extras.

You smile and say, “No, problem, I can get that to you whenever you please.”

They ask if you need help in putting away your equipment, assistance to the elevator, a final cold bottle of water to take along.

This something we all wish for but very rarely ever encounter.

~ The Beagle