QUALIFICATIONS 

Welcome to the Idaho Court Reporters Association website.  This portion of the website is to inform you of the qualification requirements needed to be eligible to work as a Certified Court Reporter in the State of Idaho.

1.        Official Court Reporters 

The statute applicable to Official Court Reporters is found in “Title 1 Courts and Court Officials” SEE the link below: 

Idaho Statutes 

TITLE 1  COURTS AND COURT OFFICIALS 

CHAPTER 1		ENUMERATION OF COURTS
CHAPTER 2		SUPREME COURT
CHAPTER 3		COMMISSIONERS FOR THE SUPREME COURT
CHAPTER 4		CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT
CHAPTER 5		SUPREME COURT REPORTER
CHAPTER 6		OTHER COURT OFFICERS — COORDINATOR OF COURTS
CHAPTER 7		DISTRICT COURTS
CHAPTER 8		JUDICIAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 9		DISTRICT COURT JUDGES — POWERS AT CHAMBERS
CHAPTER 10		CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT
CHAPTER 11		DISTRICT COURT REPORTERS
CHAPTER 12		PROBATE COURTS — [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 13		PROBATE JUDGE — [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 14		JUSTICES’ COURTS — [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 15		SMALL CLAIMS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICES’ COURTS — [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 16		MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 17		CODE PROVISIONS CONCERNING JUDGES — [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 18		DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGES
CHAPTER 19		INCIDENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS
CHAPTER 20		JUDGES’ RETIREMENT AND COMPENSATION
CHAPTER 21		JUDICIAL COUNCIL
CHAPTER 22		MAGISTRATE DIVISION OF THE DISTRICT COURT
CHAPTER 23		SMALL CLAIMS DEPARTMENT OF THE MAGISTRATE DIVISION
CHAPTER 24		COURT OF APPEALS

The chapter applicable to Official Court Reporters specifically is found in Chapter 11.  See the link below:  

CHAPTER 11 DISTRICT COURT REPORTERS 

1-1101		STENOGRAPHIC REPORTER — APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS.
1-1102		OATH, BOND, SALARY AND EXPENSES — COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS.
1-1103		RECORDING OF TESTIMONY — WAIVER.
1-1104		FILING STENOGRAPHIC RECORDS AND REPORTS.
1-1105		COPY OF RECORD — EFFECT — CHARGE FOR FURNISHING.
1-1106		DELIVERY OF COPY.
1-1108		DEPUTY AND ASSISTANTS — APPOINTMENT, DUTIES AND COMPENSATION.
1-1109		TEMPORARY COURT REPORTER FOR RETIRED JUDGE HOLDING COURT

TITLE 1

COURTS AND COURT OFFICIALS

CHAPTER 11

DISTRICT COURT REPORTERS 

1-1101.Stenographic reporter — Appointment and qualifications. There shall be appointed within and for each of the judicial districts of this state, by each district judge, a stenographic reporter who shall be well skilled in the art of stenography and capable of reporting the oral proceedings in court, verbatim. 

2.  Certified Court Reporters 

The statute applicable to all Certified Court Reporters is found in “Title 54 Professions, Vocations, and BusinessesSee the link below: 

Idaho Statutes

TITLE 54  PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES 

CHAPTER 1		ABSTRACTERS OF TITLE
CHAPTER 2		ACCOUNTANTS
CHAPTER 3		ARCHITECTS
CHAPTER 4		STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
CHAPTER 5		BARBERS
CHAPTER 6		PODIATRISTS
CHAPTER 7		CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE ACT
CHAPTER 8		COSMETICIANS
CHAPTER 9		DENTISTS
CHAPTER 10		ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND JOURNEYMEN
CHAPTER 11		MORTICIANS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS
CHAPTER 12		ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS
CHAPTER 13		HEALERS IN GENERAL — EDUCATIONAL AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS — [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 14		NURSES
CHAPTER 15		OPTOMETRISTS
CHAPTER 16		NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
CHAPTER 17		PHARMACISTS
CHAPTER 18		PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
CHAPTER 19		PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS
CHAPTER 20		IDAHO REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW
CHAPTER 21		VETERINARIANS
CHAPTER 22		PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
CHAPTER 23		PSYCHOLOGISTS
CHAPTER 24		DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS LICENSING ACT
CHAPTER 25		HORSE RACING
CHAPTER 26		PLUMBING AND PLUMBERS
CHAPTER 27		SCRAP DEALERS
CHAPTER 28		GEOLOGISTS
CHAPTER 29		SPEECH AND HEARING SERVICES PRACTICE ACT
CHAPTER 30		LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTRATION AND LICENSING ACT
CHAPTER 31		CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS ACT
CHAPTER 32		SOCIAL WORK LICENSING ACT
CHAPTER 33		FREEDOM OF CHOICE OF DENTURES ACT
CHAPTER 34		COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS
CHAPTER 35		DIETITIANS
CHAPTER 36		IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION
CHAPTER 37		OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT
CHAPTER 38		BOARD OF CEMETERIANS
CHAPTER 39		ATHLETIC TRAINERS
CHAPTER 40		– [RESERVED]
CHAPTER 41		IDAHO REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS ACT
CHAPTER 42		IDAHO RESIDENTIAL CARE ADMINISTRATORS ACT
CHAPTER 43		RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT
CHAPTER 44		PEER ASSISTANCE ENTITY AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 45		PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LICENSING ACT
CHAPTER 46		PATIENT FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
CHAPTER 47		ACUPUNCTURE
CHAPTER 48		UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT
CHAPTER 49		IDAHO STATE BAR LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 50		INSTALLATION OF HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 51		NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS LICENSING ACT
CHAPTER 52		IDAHO CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT
CHAPTER 53		IDAHO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS PUBLIC SAFETY ACT

The chapter applicable to all Certified Court Reporters specifically is found in “Chapter 31 Certified Shorthand Reporters Act.”

See the link below: 

CHAPTER 31 CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS ACT 

54-3101		SHORT TITLE — INTENT.
54-3102		DEFINITIONS.
54-3103		CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.
54-3104		EXCEPTIONS TO CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
54-3105		CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS BOARD — MEMBERS — TERM — APPOINTMENT.
54-3106		ORGANIZATION OF BOARD – MEETINGS — QUORUM — COMPENSATION.
54-3107		POWERS AND DUTIES.
54-3108		QUALIFICATIONS — REQUIRED EXAMINATION — RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES.
54-3109		QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY PERMIT — RENEWAL.
54-3110		FEES.
54-3111		EXAMINATIONS.
54-3112		SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF TEMPORARY PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE.
54-3113		INVESTIGATION OF VIOLATIONS — HEARING.
54-3114		JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD ACTION.
54-3115		REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION.
54-3117		FINANCES.
54-3118		VIOLATION A MISDEMEANOR — PENALTY.

TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 31

CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS ACT 

54-3108.Qualifications — Required examination — Renewal of certificates. (1) Applicants for certification must take and pass the

Idaho certified shorthand reporter examination. Alternatively, applicants for certification must provide proof, satisfactory to the board, of having passed one (1) of the following examinations within the two (2) years prior to the date of the application:(a)  The registered professional reporter (RPR) examination;

(b)  The registered merit reporter (RMR) examination;

(c)  The registered diplomate reporter (RDR) examination; or

(d)  The certified realtime reporter (CRR) examination.

(2)  Any applicant who is a lawful resident of the United States of good moral character, having graduated from an accredited high school or having had an equivalent education, shall be entitled to receive a certificate as a certified shorthand reporter upon payment of the fees required by this chapter. All applications shall be in such form as prescribed by the board and filed with the board at least thirty (30) days prior to the announced date of the reporters examination. The board in its discretion may make such additional investigation and inquiry, or require additional information from the applicant, as it shall deem necessary in determining the qualifications of the applicant. The board shall thereupon notify the applicant as to whether their application to take the reporters examination is accepted.(3)  All certified shorthand reporter certificates shall be issued for a period of one (1) year and shall be renewable upon payment of a renewal fee. The renewal and reinstatement of all certificates issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be in accordance with section 67-2614, Idaho Code. 

LICENSURE

This portion of the website is to inform you of the licensure requirements needed to be eligible to work in the State of Idaho.  Below are links to the Idaho

State Certified Shorthand Reporters Board 

THE IDAHO

STATE CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS BOARD

Licensure Law — Board Rules  
Proposed Laws and Rules
Board Office, Members, & Staff
Meeting Dates, Agendas, Minutes, Financial Reports
Application for Licensure — License Renewal Process
Search for Licensees
How to File a Complaint
Disciplinary Action
Name & Address Changes — Duplicate Licenses
Additional Information of Interest E-Mail the Shorthand Reporters Board  

We hope this information is helpful to you in making future plans