Missouri Court Reporters Association

Preconvention and Post-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
Meet the 2009-2010 MCRA Board
Tiffany Thompson gives her message as the new president of MCRA.
Position open in 16th Circuit
Colorado Technical School opens new campus in Kansas City with court reporter program.
Summer Board Meeting Minutes
The August 2009 issue of Progress is now online
Get ready for this year's convention in Blue Springs.
NCRA and NVRA hosting national conventions in August.
Congratulations to New CCRs.
Revision to Court Operating Rule 19.03 regarding record retention for officials using paperless stenomachines or voice CAT software effective July 2009.
Looking to expand your business? Advertise on mocra.org! Click on "Ad Forms" icon in the right-hand column to get started.
Be sure to check the classifieds for job opportunities or scopists.
Higher Education Opportunity Act passed in Congress. See letter sent to all state presidents.
Tribute to Russ Welder from President Angie Culler
Supreme Court Rule 81.18 regarding formatting on appeal transcripts amended July 26, 2007, effective January 1, 2008, with a second amendment on January 1, 2008, effective July 1, 2008.
Change in Southern District Court of Appeals Rule 2
Board minutes from Preconvention and Post-Convention meetings.
View the 2007 MCRA Convention Photo Gallery
Changes to RSMo. 485.077 affecting reporters holding temporary certification

Distinguished Service Award

Dennis Jaeger of St. Louis, Missouri, is the 2007 recipient of the Missouri Court Reporters Association's award for distinguished service. The presentation was made on September 29, 2007, in St. Louis, Missouri, at MCRA's 62nd Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting and Convention. Congratulations, Dennis!

view presentation speech

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The CCR Continuing Education Policy & Procedures Manual has been updated as of May 2006. The links for the manual and CE forms, individually, can be found toward the bottom of the page.

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St. Louis Community College at Meramec is offering an online distance learning program for court reporters. Information can be found on the Court Reporting Schools' page and clicking on the link contained within the Meramec's information.

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Have you been searching for your dues form that arrived in the mail at the end of the year, but you still can't find it? You can stop searching and just download it here. MCRA Members Dues Form

MCRA Photo Shop is Open for Viewing

Openings for Official Court Reporters - Freelance Reporters Wanted

MCRA is thrilled to announce that Progress is now online and can be downloaded to your personal computer for future reference. In order to do so, you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have this program or would like to upgrade, you can download it from Adobe.com by clicking the icon below.

CERTIFICATION

To request a CCR examination application, please contact Maggie Burch by fax or email. Be sure to include your full name and address. Fax to: 573/751-7514; or send your request with complete information via email: Maggie.Burch@courts.mo.gov
Forms for temporary certification are available on the Web site below or can be requested at the above fax number or email address.

CCR Exam application

CCR application for temporary certification

MCRA membership application.

Certified Court Reporters Continuing Education Policy & Procedures Manual Updated May 2006
Certified Court Reporters Continuing Education Forms
Certified Court Reporters Record Form

See the President's Message in Current Issues.