Okla. Stat. tit. 20, § 20-1508
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 20, § 20-1508, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 20, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 20,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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reporters.
Every person enrolled as a certified shorthand reporter shall be
entitled to use the abbreviation C.S.R. after his name and shall
receive from the Board, without additional charge, a metal seal with
his name and the words "Oklahoma Certified Shorthand Reporter".
Every person enrolled as a licensed shorthand reporter shall be
entitled to use the abbreviation L.S.R. after his name and shall
receive from the Board, without additional charge, a metal seal with
his name and the words "Oklahoma Licensed Shorthand Reporter".
Court reporters holding a temporary certificate shall not be allowed
the use of a seal. The determination of the format and construction
of the seal shall rest with the Supreme Court of the State of
Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Supreme Court shall determine the procedures
to be used in the distribution of all shorthand reporter seals.
Certified shorthand reporters shall be authorized to issue
affidavits in respect to their regular duties, to subpoena witnesses
for depositions, administer oaths and affirmations with authority
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 20. Courts Page 484
equal to that of a notary public, and to take depositions or other
sworn statements. Licensed shorthand reporters shall have the same
authority while employed as official court reporters.
Every person enrolled as a certified shorthand reporter shall be
entitled to use the abbreviation C.S.R. after his name and shall
receive from the Board, without additional charge, a metal seal with
his name and the words "Oklahoma Certified Shorthand Reporter".
Every person enrolled as a licensed shorthand reporter shall be
entitled to use the abbreviation L.S.R. after his name and shall
receive from the Board, without additional charge, a metal seal with
his name and the words "Oklahoma Licensed Shorthand Reporter".
Court reporters holding a temporary certificate shall not be allowed
the use of a seal. The determination of the format and construction
of the seal shall rest with the Supreme Court of the State of
Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Supreme Court shall determine the procedures
to be used in the distribution of all shorthand reporter seals.
Certified shorthand reporters shall be authorized to issue
affidavits in respect to their regular duties, to subpoena witnesses
for depositions, administer oaths and affirmations with authority
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 20. Courts Page 484
equal to that of a notary public, and to take depositions or other
sworn statements. Licensed shorthand reporters shall have the same
authority while employed as official court reporters.
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