Court Reporter Practice Exam

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If an attorney wants a rough draft of a transcript, what should the court reporter send?

The entire transcript
Everything but certification pages
A summary of the transcript
Only the important sections

The correct answer is: Everything but certification pages

When an attorney requests a rough draft of a transcript, the appropriate action for the court reporter is to send everything except for the certification pages. The certification pages typically contain formal declarations and signatures affirming the accuracy and completeness of the transcript, which are not necessary for a rough draft intended primarily for review or immediate use. A rough draft generally includes the entire verbatim content of the proceedings, allowing the attorney to have a comprehensive overview while the final edits and certifications are being completed. This option provides the attorney with all the necessary information and context derived from the proceedings, making it easier for them to prepare for further legal action or analysis without extraneous formalities. The inclusion of the certification pages could be seen as unnecessary and might complicate the document's usability in its rough state.