SUSAN REIDEL ASSOCIATES DEPOSITION REPORTERS

   SUSAN REIDEL ASSOCIATES
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2 CONTACT US - SCHEDULE A REPORTER )

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3 MISSION STATEMENT )

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4 ABOUT US )

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5 GLOSSARY OF REPORTING TERMS )

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6 WE PROVIDE FREE PDF-IT™ FILES )

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GLOSSARY OF REPORTING TERMS:

ASCII file: ASCII (pronounced “askee”) is a computer term that stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. An ASCII text file contains the most basic formatting information, and it is the most widely used text file format. ASCII text files can be easily loaded into a computer and used for fast searches and extractions of portions of testimony. ASCII text is compatible with a wide variety of software programs, including sophisticated case management systems. An ASCII file can be delivered on computer CD/diskette with your transcript or by email over the Internet.

Certified copy: A copy of the original transcript that is signed and attested to as an accurate and complete reproduction of the original transcript by the Certified Shorthand Reporter under whose direction the transcript was produced.

Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR): After having successfully passed a stringent State of California Department of Consumer Affairs examination, a court reporting student becomes a Certified Shorthand Reporter. Since the inception of the CSR Board in 1951, the Board has licensed 13,222 people. Of those, approximately 8,000 have current licenses. In the profession, licensees are known as either “officials,” who work in court, or “freelance,” who work through court reporting agencies and report mostly depositions.

Condensed transcript (mini-transcript): A condensed transcript is a copy of the original transcript printed four pages per single sheet of paper. It is accompanied by a keyword (concordance) index. It is not a certified copy of the transcript.

Confirmation: Our office will verify that a previously scheduled deposition or other proceeding will actually be taking place. Confirmations are made telephonically one workday prior to the deposition.

Court reporter (CSR, deposition officer, reporter): A court reporter takes down testimony and other spoken matter at speeds of up to 225 words per minute (and sometimes more) using machine shorthand on a stenotype machine. The keys of the stenotype machine are depressed to encode for syllables, entire words, word phrases, and some punctuation. After the matter is taken down, it can be read back by the reporter. It is then edited to produce a printed transcript.

Daily copy: Occasionally a final transcript is needed immediately.    Daily copy involves the preparation of a final transcript during the progress of the day’s proceedings.

Deponent: A person testifying (stating answers in response to questions) at a deposition.

E-Transcript™: E-Transcript™ by RealLegal® is a self-contained program that allows the user to view a certified transcript and word index side by side on their computer screen. Download E-Transcript Viewer

Expedited service: Normal transcript delivery is approximately two weeks; however, expedited transcript delivery is available upon request so that the final certified transcript is available when it is needed.

Interactive real-time: Interactive real time allows a rough draft of the proceedings to be viewed on a laptop computer as the proceedings unfold.

Keyword index (word index, concordance): An alphabetical listing of significant terms in a transcript by page and line number.

Mini-transcript: (see Condensed transcript)

Partial transcript: Occasionally a final transcript of only a portion or portions of the proceedings is needed more immediately than the entire transcript.

PDF (Portable Document Format) file: A PDF file is in Adobe® Acrobat format. PDF is a proprietary format that allows you to read electronic documents either on or off line. This format provides a page-by-page view of documents exactly as they appear in their printed form, as well as allowing keyword searches. PDF files provide consistent viewing and printing on Windows, Mac and Unix computer platforms. PDF Portfolio technology allows for the bundling of several files into one.

PDF-It!™: Using the PDF format and PDF Portfolio technology described above, PDF-It!™ allows the user to view a full-sized transcript, condensed transcript in "4-up" format, word index, and an ASCII/Amicus format file on their computer screen. This is a state-of-the-art paperless archiving system. Susan Reidel Associates provides clients with these PDF transcripts free of charge. View a sample PDF-It!™ transcript

Rough-draft transcript: A rough-edited draft is prepared shortly after the conclusion of the day’s proceedings and is emailed to the parties requesting it. A rough-draft transcript will contain spelling, contextual, and punctuation errors. It is not a final certified transcript and may not be used, cited, or transcribed as such [CCP 2025(r)(2)].

Witness: A person testifying under oath in a trial (or a deposition which may be used in a trial if the witness is not available) with first-hand or expert evidence useful in a lawsuit. A party to the lawsuit (plaintiff or defendant) may be a witness. A person who sees an event.

Serving the Southern California Legal Community since 1986
Phone:   1.866.462.8208



	SUSAN REIDEL ASSOCIATES DEPOSITION REPORTERS



1	OUR SERVICES	)
		)
2	CONTACT US - SCHEDULE A REPORTER	)
		)
3	MISSION STATEMENT	)
		)
4	ABOUT US	)
		)
5	GLOSSARY OF REPORTING TERMS	)
		)
6	WE PROVIDE FREE PDF-IT™ FILES	)
		)
7	HELPFUL LINKS	)
	____________________________________	)	Schedule a Reporter
8			1.866.462.8208

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	GLOSSARY OF REPORTING TERMS:

	ASCII file: ASCII (pronounced “askee”) is a computer term that stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. An ASCII text file contains the most basic formatting information, and it is the most widely used text file format. ASCII text files can be easily loaded into a computer and used for fast searches and extractions of portions of testimony. ASCII text is compatible with a wide variety of software programs, including sophisticated case management systems. An ASCII file can be delivered on computer CD/diskette with your transcript or by email over the Internet. Certified copy: A copy of the original transcript that is signed and attested to as an accurate and complete reproduction of the original transcript by the Certified Shorthand Reporter under whose direction the transcript was produced. Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR): After having successfully passed a stringent State of California Department of Consumer Affairs examination, a court reporting student becomes a Certified Shorthand Reporter. Since the inception of the CSR Board in 1951, the Board has licensed 13,222 people. Of those, approximately 8,000 have current licenses. In the profession, licensees are known as either “officials,” who work in court, or “freelance,” who work through court reporting agencies and report mostly depositions. Condensed transcript (mini-transcript): A condensed transcript is a copy of the original transcript printed four pages per single sheet of paper. It is accompanied by a keyword (concordance) index. It is not a certified copy of the transcript. Confirmation: Our office will verify that a previously scheduled deposition or other proceeding will actually be taking place. Confirmations are made telephonically one workday prior to the deposition. Court reporter (CSR, deposition officer, reporter): A court reporter takes down testimony and other spoken matter at speeds of up to 225 words per minute (and sometimes more) using machine shorthand on a stenotype machine. The keys of the stenotype machine are depressed to encode for syllables, entire words, word phrases, and some punctuation. After the matter is taken down, it can be read back by the reporter. It is then edited to produce a printed transcript. Daily copy: Occasionally a final transcript is needed immediately. Daily copy involves the preparation of a final transcript during the progress of the day’s proceedings. Deponent: A person testifying (stating answers in response to questions) at a deposition. E-Transcript™: E-Transcript™ by RealLegal® is a self-contained program that allows the user to view a certified transcript and word index side by side on their computer screen. Download E-Transcript Viewer Expedited service: Normal transcript delivery is approximately two weeks; however, expedited transcript delivery is available upon request so that the final certified transcript is available when it is needed. Interactive real-time: Interactive real time allows a rough draft of the proceedings to be viewed on a laptop computer as the proceedings unfold. Keyword index (word index, concordance): An alphabetical listing of significant terms in a transcript by page and line number. Mini-transcript: (see Condensed transcript) Partial transcript: Occasionally a final transcript of only a portion or portions of the proceedings is needed more immediately than the entire transcript. PDF (Portable Document Format) file: A PDF file is in Adobe® Acrobat format. PDF is a proprietary format that allows you to read electronic documents either on or off line. This format provides a page-by-page view of documents exactly as they appear in their printed form, as well as allowing keyword searches. PDF files provide consistent viewing and printing on Windows, Mac and Unix computer platforms. PDF Portfolio technology allows for the bundling of several files into one. PDF-It!™: Using the PDF format and PDF Portfolio technology described above, PDF-It!™ allows the user to view a full-sized transcript, condensed transcript in "4-up" format, word index, and an ASCII/Amicus format file on their computer screen. This is a state-of-the-art paperless archiving system. Susan Reidel Associates provides clients with these PDF transcripts free of charge. View a sample PDF-It!™ transcript Rough-draft transcript: A rough-edited draft is prepared shortly after the conclusion of the day’s proceedings and is emailed to the parties requesting it. A rough-draft transcript will contain spelling, contextual, and punctuation errors. It is not a final certified transcript and may not be used, cited, or transcribed as such [CCP 2025(r)(2)]. Witness: A person testifying under oath in a trial (or a deposition which may be used in a trial if the witness is not available) with first-hand or expert evidence useful in a lawsuit. A party to the lawsuit (plaintiff or defendant) may be a witness. A person who sees an event.



	Serving the Southern California Legal Community since 1986 Phone: 1.866.462.8208