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LAW III - Competition Questions
South Coast College
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Court Reporting
Undergraduate 1
02/08/2012
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Who reads the verdict?
 Definition
The court clerk, or the judge if there is no clerk.
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If a party submits written questions at a standard oral deposition, how are they handled?
 Definition
The questions are read by the court reporter to the deponent, and the questions and answers are taken down by the court reporter.
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Under what circumstances is a jury polled?
 Definition
At the request of any party.
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Which comes first: The plaintiff's argument or defendant's statement?
 Definition
Defendant's statement.
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Where do you notify the board of a change of address?
 Definition
Sacramento, California.
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How does the deponent approve the transcript?
 Definition
By signing the transcript.
Term
How much is the renewal fee for the certificate?
 Definition
$100.00
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If an expert witness or attending physician is deposed by video tape, what much the deposition notice state?
 Definition
Any intent for use in the trial.
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Unless stipulated otherwise, who retains the deposition transcript?
 Definition
The deposing attorney.
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How much is the penalty for failing to notify the board of a change of address?
 Definition
$50.00
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When does an individual certificate expire?
 Definition
Last day of the birthday month.
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How long are CSR examination papers held?
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90 days.
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How much is the duplicate certificate fee?
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$25.00
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Which comes first the in a trial: the defendant's case in chief or the defendant's rebuttal?
 Definition
The defendant's case in chief.
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What happens if the applicant fails to finish or show up for the CSR exam?
 Definition
The applicant needs to being the process anew.
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What must a party do if he intends to use an audio or video taped deposition at trial?
 Definition
Notify the court and all parties in writing.
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Which comes first in a trial: The plaintiff's case in chief or the defendant's argument?
 Definition
The plaintiff's case in chief.
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How many board members are there and how many terms may they serve?
 Definition
5 board members. 4 years, 2 terms.
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What comes first in a trial: the plaintiff's rebuttal or the defendant's case in chief?
 Definition
The defendant's case in chief.
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On what basis may a deposition officer be disqualified?
 Definition
If they show any interest in the case or if they are related to the attorney or any party.
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What is the purpose of the CSR board?
 Definition
To protect the people.
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How many judges make up the appellate division of the superior court?
 Definition
Three.
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How are examinees identified?
 Definition
By number.
Term
How is the deposition transcript treated if it is not signed?
 Definition
It is treated as if it were signed.
Term
If a shareholder becomes disqualified, how much time is allowed to dispose of his shares?
 Definition
90 days.
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If a shareholder dies, how much time is allowed to dispose of his shares?
 Definition
Six months.
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How long does a reporter retain deposition notes?
 Definition
8 years if not transcribed; 1 year if transcribed.
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The person being deposed is called what?
 Definition
The deponent.
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How much is the application fee for the examination?
 Definition
$40.00
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If a certificate has been expired for more than three years, what must be done to renew it?
 Definition
Meet all the requirements for the original certificate.
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What comes first in a trial: the plaintiff's rebuttal or the defendant's statement?
 Definition
The defendant's statement.
Term
How many jurors must agree to return a verdict in a civil case?
 Definition
Nine.
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Under what circumstances does a superior court reporter transcribe the notes of a trial?
 Definition
When directed by the Court, requested by either party, or if the defendant is found guilty.
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When is a judgment entered after a court trial?
 Definition
Immediately upon the filing of the decision.
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If a motion to compel is made, when much the relevant portion of the transcript be filed with the court?
 Definition
Five days prior to the hearing.
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How many board members hold certificates, and how long must they have held them?
 Definition
Two with certificates, held for five years.
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Which comes first in a trial: the defendant's argument or the plaintiff's statement?
 Definition
The plaintiff's statement.
Term
When is the application and fee for the examination due?
 Definition
45 days before the exam.
Term
Other than transcripts, where do you place your CSR number?
 Definition
On any presentment to the public (i.e., business cards, telephone listings, etc.)
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Who must sign the verdict?
 Definition
The jury foreman
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How long is a deposition transcript retained by the deposing attorney?
 Definition
Six months after the final disposition of the case.
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How do parties other than the deposing party obtain a copy of the transcript?
 Definition
By purchasing it.
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How long before the trial must notice of intent to use an audio or video taped deposition at trial be served?
 Definition
In sufficient time for objections to the made and ruled upon.
Term
When would the record of the deposition not be transcribed?
 Definition
If the parties stipulate that it need not be.
Term
When would a superior court have an appellate division?
 Definition
Always.
Term
When may the plaintiff serve a deposition notice?
 Definition
20 days after the service of the complaint on the defendant.
Term
What is another term for the noticing party?
 Definition
The deposing party.
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If the deponent fails to answer questions or produce evidence at the deposition, what may the deposing party do?
 Definition
Move for a court order to compel.
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How long does a superior court reporter have to transcribe trial notes?
 Definition
A reasonable time.
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How much time does an examine have to request reconsideration of their paper?
 Definition
45 days.
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How much time does the deposing party have to make a motion to compel evidence?
 Definition
60 days for the completion of the record.
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Why must a special report be filed by a shorthand corporation, and what is the time limit?
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Change of name, structure, or address. Within 30 days.
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What is required for the issuance of a duplicate certificate?
 Definition
The applicable fees and an affidavit stating the need for it (as in, mutilation)
Term
What information is contained on the certificate page of the deposition?
 Definition
That the defendant was sworn, your CSR number, and that it's a true copy.
Term
For what purpose would a deposition be suspended?
 Definition
To obtain a protective order.
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How long does an applicant have to request inspection or her transcript from the CSR board?
 Definition
30 days.
Term
What is required the modify discovery procedures?
 Definition
Written stipulation of the parties.
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If a party other then the deposing party wants to tape the deposition, what must they do?
 Definition
Serve written notice three days prior to the deposition.
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What information must be contained in the deposition notice?
 Definition
The time, the place, name and address of deponent, whether or not it will be recorded by audio or video.
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If your certificate has been expired for more than three years, what must be done to renew it?
 Definition
Start the process all over again.
Term
When is the yearly report for a shorthand corporation due?
 Definition
On or before July 31st.
Term
If an objection is made to the way a deposition is being conducted, what happens?
 Definition
The deposition continues subject to the objections.
Term
What form must the verdict be in?
 Definition
Written form.
Term
Who pays for the deposition?
 Definition
The deposing party.
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Who swears in the deponent?
 Definition
The court reporter/deposition officer.
Term
If a deposition is suspended, what is required to resume it?
 Definition
A court order.
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What is the maximum distance a deponent can be required to travel to the deposition?
 Definition
75 miles from his residence, or 150 miles within the county of the court where the action originated.
Term
When must the objections to the deposition officer be made known?
 Definition
As soon as they are known or should have been known.
Term
If objections to a deposition officer are not timely made, what is the result?
 Definition
The deposition goes forth.
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How much is the fee for a shorthand reporter corporation?
 Definition
$200.00
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What does the deposition officer do when the transcript is completed?
 Definition
Give written notice to the deponent and all parties that it is ready for reading and signing.
Term
How long does the certificate remain in effect for a shorthand reporting corporation?
 Definition
Until it is revoked.
Term
How much time do you have to notify the board of a change of address, and how is it done?
 Definition
30 days, in writing.
Term
When may the defendant serve a deposition notice?
 Definition
Immediately upon being served.
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How much time does the deponent have to change his answers?
 Definition
30 days.
Term
Where is the CSR number placed on a transcript?
 Definition
The cover page and the cert page.
Term
When is a crime classified as a misdemeanor?
 Definition
When it is punishable by less than 1 year in county jail.
Term
When must an objection be made known the deposition officer?
 Definition
As soon as the objection is known.
Term
How long does a deponent have to change his answers?
 Definition
30 days.
Term
What is not included in a reporter's transcript in a normal record of a civil case on notice of appeal?
 Definition
Voir dire examination and opening statements.
Term
How many judges make up the appellate division of the Superior Court?
 Definition
Three.
Term
How many judges must concur for the California Supreme Court to render a decision?
 Definition
Four.
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What is the time limit for preparing the transcript of a criminal case on appeal?
 Definition
30 days.
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What is the fee for additional copies of trial transcripts?
 Definition
$.15 per 100 words.
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When will a preliminary hearing be transcribed?
 Definition
When any party or a defendant is held to answer.
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What is the extension time allowed for preparing a grand jury transcript?
 Definition
20 days.
Term
Who is given the first opportunity to transcribe trial notes?
 Definition
The reporter who took the notes.
Term
What is the jurisdictional limit of a Superior Court limited jurisdiction?
 Definition
$25,000 or less.
Term
How long before the start of a trial must a preliminary hearing be filed and given to all parties?
 Definition
Five days.
Term
How many justices make up the California Supreme Court?
 Definition
Seven (six plus the Chief Justice)
Term
When is a grand jury transcript made public?
 Definition
Ten days after the delivery to the defendant.
Term
What is the order of examination at trial?
 Definition
Direct, cross, re-direct, re-cross.
Term
Who pays for the deposition?
 Definition
The deposing party, unless the court orders otherwise.
Term
When will an official reporter deliver his notes to the clerk?
 Definition
If the reporter is absent for 30 days, if they retire, or if they resign.
Term
What is the fee for the original ribbon copy of a transcript?
 Definition
$.85 per 100 words.
Term
What is the time limit for preparing a grand jury transcript?
 Definition
Ten days.
Term
What does the deposition officer do if the deponent does not sign the transcript?
 Definition
They indicate it on the transcript.
Term
How many copies of a preliminary transcript are made?
 Definition
Original + 1, and one for each defendant.
Term
With civil appeals, if the amount deposited is inadequate, how much time does the reporter have to file a revised estimate?
 Definition
15 days.
Term
If the time limit is not met for preparing a transcript , what is the result?
 Definition
50% reduction in pay.
Term
Who swears in the deponent?
 Definition
The deposition officer (court reporter)
Term
When is a crime classified as a felony?
 Definition
When punishment is time in state prison or the death penalty.
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How much is the duplicate certificate fee?
 Definition
Not to exceed $25.00.
Term
In a civil appeal, how much time does the appellate have to post additional fees after the receipt of the estimate?
 Definition
Ten days.
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What is the maximum extension allowed for the preparation of a criminal transcript on appeal?
 Definition
60 days.
Term
Who may demand that a deposition be suspended?
 Definition
Any party or the deponent.
Term
When may notes of a trial be destroyed?
 Definition
5 years for civil, 10 years for criminal, and held indefinitely for death penalty cases.
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How much time does the deposing party have to make a motion to compel evidence?
 Definition
60 days.
Term
Which court may grant an extension of time for preparing the transcript of a record of appeal?
 Definition
The reviewing court.
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If objections to the deposition officer are not timely made, what is the outcome?
 Definition
The objections are deemed waived.
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To whom does the reporter give a transcript of a preliminary hearing?
 Definition
All parties and the Court.
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How long before trial must a defendant receive a copy of the grand jury transcript?
 Definition
10 days.
Term
When can a plaintiff serve a deposition notice?
 Definition
20 days after service of the complaint.
Term
In a civil appeal, what may be substituted for the fees to prepare a reporter's transcript?
 Definition
The original transcript, the Transcript Reimbursement Fund, court order, or a signed waiver from the court reporter.
Term
What amount must be deposited with the notice to prepare a reporter's transcript on a civil appeal?
 Definition
$650.00 whole day and $325.00 half day.
Term
Who licenses shorthand reporters?
 Definition
Department of Consumer Affairs.
Term
How many copies of a civil appeal transcript are made?
 Definition
Original + 1
Term
Where do cases held by the Appellate Division of the Superior Court originate?
 Definition
Limited Jurisdiction.
Term
What is the time limit for preparing a preliminary hearing transcript?
 Definition
10 days.
Term
How often are CSR examinations held?
 Definition
At least twice a year.
Term
After what length of time can a CSR certificate not be renewed?
 Definition
3 years.
Term
What does a deposition officer do with a signed and certified transcript?
 Definition
Place in a sealed envelope and endorse with the name of the action.
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