Congratulations to Annette Montalvo, Lisa Freitas, and Jessica Story for passing the CSR!

CSR Examination for certification shall consist of testing the reporting ability and general knowledge of the applicant pursuant to the following standards:

• Literary: 170 words per minute
• Jury Charge: 190 words per minute
• Testimony: 210 words per minute

Dictation shall be for five minutes in each section, and a grade of 95% as to each section shall be passing.

The applicant shall transcribe each section immediately following the dictation. Speed and accuracy in transcribing notes will be the basis of the test, as well as correct spelling. Errors shall be defined using the guidelines established by the National Court Reporters Association for its Registered Professional Reporter examination.

Next CSR Exam
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Test starts at 9:00 a.m.
Please do NOT arrive before 8:30 a.m.
NEW ENGLAND COURT REPORTING INSTITUTE
11 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA  02148
application
directions (free parking)

Spring NCRA tests
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Location TBA-Check back for details.


Exam applications will be posted here once they become available.

Congratulations to the following Massachusetts reporters on their new NCRA certifications:

New RDRs (None) New RMRs Marcia Patrisso, Boston, MA New RPRs Amanda Snell, Woburn, MA

New CRRs Deanna Veinotte, Uxbridge, MA  Helana Kline, Middleboro, MA New CCPs Deanna Veinotte, Uxbridge, MA  New CBCs (None)