656.186 - Appointment of designated representative. - Nevada Statutes

656.186  Court reporting firm: Appointment of designated representative.

      1.  Each court reporting firm shall appoint one person affiliated with the court reporting firm to act as the designated representative for the firm. The person so appointed must:

      (a) Hold a certificate; or

      (b) Pass an examination administered by the Board pursuant to subsection 2.

      2.  The Board shall administer an examination to determine whether a designated representative of a court reporting firm understands:

      (a) The ethics and professionalism required for the practice of court reporting; and

      (b) The obligations owed by a court reporter to the parties in any reported proceedings and the obligations created by the provisions of this chapter and any regulation adopted thereto.

      3.  The Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and to establish additional subject areas to be included in the examination administered by the Board pursuant to this section.

      (Added to NRS by 2005, 191)