Courtroom videography and court reporting have long remained a controversial issue, but these practices have become increasingly popular in many courtrooms, especially in Maryland. Videographers in Maryland often record proceedings at the request of judges, lawyers, or other parties, if permitted by the court. Pilot studies indicate both advantages and disadvantages to the practices, although the benefits tend to outweigh the harms.
What is a Court Reporter Team?
Court reporter teams are typically composed of videographers and court reporters. The videographer sets up all video equipment and records court proceedings, while the court reporter provides a written transcript of the proceedings. With the right equipment, the transcript can be displayed on the video screen in real time. Monitors can be displayed within the courtroom itself and/or within a separate conference room. Other services can be provided such as transcribing meetings between lawyers and clients, interpretation/translation, online scheduling, and the production of edited video clips.
Benefits of Court Reporting
1. • Live video of proceedings can be streamed on monitors within the courtroom or in a separate conference room.
2. • With the right equipment, the real-time transcript of the proceedings can be displayed on the screen as well. Court reporters can use headphones to better hear communications.
3. • Since the public receives much of its information from television, people will better understand the judicial system – and gain respect for it – by watching televised trials.
4. • The majority of people support increased government transparency, and one way to achieve this is by broadcasting trials.
5. • Technology has become more advanced, smaller, and cheaper, causing minimal invasion in the courtroom.
6. • The right equipment, camera angles, and editing can turn a boring deposition into an intriguing testimony.
7. • The public will have a chance to evaluate the effectiveness of the judicial system, enabling inefficiencies to be detected and improved.
8. • When finalizing transcripts, the video can be replayed to capture inaudible phrases.
9. • The emotions and initial response of witnesses can be captured through video recorded interviews, even before they are interviewed in the courtroom.
10. • The viewer is provided with a multi-perspective experience. The camera can be positioned as if the viewer is in the witness box looking at the lawyers, or sitting in the courtroom audience, or sitting on the jury panel.
11. • Court reporters are helpful for reading back testimony quickly.
When considering the use of videography in the courtroom, use videographers and court reporters that are from the same firm so that they are already familiar with the equipment being used and can rely on past experiences together to work effectively.
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