Q: Is there a shortage of court reporters in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma is facing a critical shortage of court reporters. Tonya Reynaert, an Official Court Reporter for the State of Oklahoma, says the shortage is causing trial delays and forcing judges to reschedule hearings.

Q: Why is this such a big deal?

Court reporters are responsible for creating the official record of court hearings and trials. Without them, the legal process stalls, especially for jury trials that require a certified transcript.

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Q: How bad is the Oklahoma court reporter shortage?

According to Reynaert, 25 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties have no court reporters on staff. In some areas, one reporter is covering up to five counties.

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