Official court reporters for Riverside Superior Court provide the verbatim record of court proceedings in felony criminal, juvenile delinquency and dependency cases, as provided by statute. The court also provides reporters in family law, civil and probate courtrooms.

In addition to a permanent staff of offical court reporters, the court utilizes the services of additional certified contract reporters on a temporary basis, as needed.

To be employed by the Superior Court, a court reporter must possess a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license, which is granted to successful candidates who pass the two-day examination administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs of the State of Calfiornia.

How to Become a Reporter

Learn more about how to become a court reporter at the Court Reporters Board of California’s website.

If you are a California licensed reporter and are interested in independent contract court reporter opportunities click here.