It doesn't happen often, but it does happen. When the deponent doesn't show up for a deposition, do you know about a certificate of nonappearance?
It's just what it sounds like. You, as the officer, prepare a document that the attorney can submit to the file (and later the court for levying of attorney fees?) documenting that despite notice/agreement/court order, a deponent failed to appear at the appointed date/time/location for the taking of their testimony.
I keep a template (basically what we call a "block file" ) on my laptop so that I can create one on the spot for my clients.
You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
I love this profession... and I love sharing it. Wherever you are, in whatever period in your career you find yourself, be an amazing advocate! Introduce people to this incredible opportunity for someone who loves English, the law, computers, learning... Be the little pebble that creates the ripple in the pond!
