Court Transcription - Mid-Term Test Flashcards
(20 cards)
What color is the back cover of a transcript from the Ontario Court of Justice, Family branch?
Light Blue
What color is the back cover of a transcript from the Ontario Court of Justice, Criminal branch?
Light Blue
What color is the back cover of a transcript from the Superior Court of Justice, Criminal?
Red
What color is the back cover of a transcript from the Superior Court of Justice, Civil branch?
Light Grey
What color is the back cover of a transcript from the Superior Court of Justice, Family?
Light Grey
What color is the front and back cover of Appeal Transcripts?
Red - both front and back covers
What is the standard lines per page for transcripts?
32 Lines
Define the use of [sic]
Indicates preceding word has been reproduced verbatim and is not a transcription error
Define the use of (ph)
Indicates preceding word has been spelled phonetically
Define the use of a dash in transcripts ( - )
Used when preceding word is unknown
Out of respect, what should you do when giving your transcript for judicial corrections/approval?
Double-space transcript - when received, revert back to 1.5 pt
What is the judge or JP entitled to review in regards to transcripts?
Rulings,
Reasons for judgment,
Reasons for sentence, and
Charge to the jury
What is the judge or JP entitled to correct on transcripts
grammar
spelling
punctuation
and case citations.
What is the importance of Form 1 and who certifies it?
Form 1 certification provides assurance that the recording is a reliable, accurate, and complete record of the referenced proceedings.
The court reporter who reported the proceedings
**Reminder: Form 1 must be completed and signed before you type the transcript
What is the importance of Form 2 and who certifies it?
Form 2 provides assurance that the transcript is a reliable, accurate, and complete record of the proceeding.
Court Transcription’s certify Form 2,
Explain the use of a publication ban
an order by the presiding justice banning the publication of any evidence in the proceeding in the news media, i.e. newspaper, radio, television
What is a voir dire proceeding?
Held during a trial to determine a particular issue (i.e the admissibility of evidence)
- Excluded voir dire evidence should NEVER be included in a transcript
- When a ruling is made…
Why would a publication ban be ordered?
Result of an application by crown and defense counsel and remain in effect until the charge is discharged or trial is complete.
What are Digital Recording Device annotations?
electronic notations consisting of the automatic insertion of timestamps, keyboarded notes and comments into a “notes” field available in the digital recording device software.
What are the purposes of maintaining annotations?
- Providing a roadmap of the recording to enable locating cases
- Recording case details, spellings of names etc.
- Providing a quick reference
- Valuable resource during playback/readback request
