Transcription Legal Transcription 3

Question 1

What is 'real-time captioning' in the context of legal proceedings?

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Simultaneous transcription displayed on a screen as speech occurs

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A post-hearing audio review process

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An automated voice recognition output

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A summary of proceedings printed after court adjourns

Question 2

What is an 'exhibit' in a legal transcript?

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A document or item entered into evidence and referenced in the transcript

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A witness's personal statement

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A judge's written order

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An attorney's opening statement

Question 3

In legal transcription, what does 'sustained' mean when a judge rules on an objection?

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The objection is upheld and the question or evidence is disallowed

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The objection is denied and proceedings continue

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The witness must repeat their answer

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Both attorneys must approach the bench

Question 4

What type of legal document involves a notary and sworn statements outside of court proceedings?

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Affidavit

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Subpoena

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Indictment

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Writ of certiorari

Question 5

What is a 'transcript index' in legal transcription?

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An alphabetical list of key words, names, and page references in a transcript

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A billing statement for transcription services

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A cover page summarizing the case

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A list of all exhibits entered into evidence

Question 6

In legal transcription, what does 'the record reflects' typically indicate?

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An observable action or event is being noted for the written record

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A document is being read aloud

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The court reporter is certifying accuracy

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A witness is confirming prior testimony