Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 18 Businesses And Professions - Chapter 18.145 Court Reporting Practice Act
- 18.145.005 Findings
The legislature finds it necessary to regulate the practice of court reporting at the level of certification to protect the public safety and well-being. The ...
- 18.145.010 Certificate required
(1) No person may represent himself or herself as a court reporter without first obtaining a certificate as required by this chapter. (2) A person ...
- 18.145.020 Practice of court reporting defined
The "practice of court reporting" means the making by means of written symbols or abbreviations in shorthand or machine writing or oral recording by a ...
- 18.145.030 Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Department" means the department of licensing. (2) "Director" means ...
- 18.145.040 Exemptions
Nothing in this chapter prohibits or restricts: (1) The practice of court reporting by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered as court reporters under ...
- 18.145.050 Powers of director
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the director may: (1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW that are necessary to ...
- 18.145.070 Liability of director
The director and individuals acting on the director's behalf shall not be civilly liable for any act performed in good faith in the course of ...
- 18.145.080 Certification requirements
The department shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the standards established under this chapter and who: (1) Is holding one of the ...
- 18.145.090 Certification applications -- Fee
Applications for certification shall be submitted on forms provided by the department. The department may require information and documentation to determine whether the applicant meets ...
- 18.145.100 Renewals -- Late fees -- Reinstatement
The director shall establish by rule the requirements and the renewal and late renewal fees for certification. Failure to renew the certificate on or before ...
- 18.145.110 Persons with stenomask reporting experience
Persons with two or more years' experience in stenomask reporting in Washington state as of January 1, 1996, shall be granted a court reporter certificate ...
- 18.145.120 Sanctions against certificate -- Director's powers -- Costs
(1) Upon receipt of complaints against court reporters, the director shall investigate and evaluate the complaint to determine if disciplinary action is appropriate. The director ...
- 18.145.125 Certificate suspension -- Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship
The director shall suspend the certificate of any person who has been certified by a lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or ...
- 18.145.127 Certificate suspension -- Noncompliance with support order -- Reissuance
The director shall immediately suspend any certificate issued under this chapter if the holder has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of ...
- 18.145.130 Unprofessional conduct
The following conduct, acts, or conditions constitute unprofessional conduct for any certificate holder or applicant under the jurisdiction of this chapter: (1) The commission of ...
- 18.145.140 Uniform regulation of business and professions act
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees ...
- 18.145.900 Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as the court reporting practice act.[1995 c 27 § 13; 1989 c 382 § 15.] ...
- 18.145.910 Effective date -- Implementation -- 1989 c 382
This act shall take effect September 1, 1989, except that the director may immediately take such steps as are necessary to ensure that this act ...
- 18.145.911 Severability -- 1989 c 382
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application ...
Last modified: April 7, 2009