Study Materials
During the FPR Seminar, a panel of presenters reviews the Florida Manual in detail. The Florida Manual includes citations of the Federal and Florida rules that govern court reporting and transcript preparation, as well as samples of forms. The material on the examination is reviewed during the course of the day. Most test candidates have found no preseminar preparation necessary.
The following materials will assist you if you feel the need to prepare ahead of the seminar:
FCRA’s Florida Manual - A reference for court reporters and transcriptionists. Approximately 700+ pages, available in various formats.
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FEDERAL RULES
Federal Rule 28 through 35
Federal Rule 43
Federal Rule 80...and others
http://www.uscourts.gov/rules/
FLORIDA RULES & STATUTES
Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
Rules 1.300 through 1.330, Rule 1.410, and others
Florida Rules of Judicial Administration
Rules 2.215, 2.420, 2.430, 2.440, 2.535, and others
Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure
Rules 3.070, 3.190, 3.220, and others
Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure
Rule 8.060, 8.085, 8.100, and others
Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure
Rules 9.140, 9.141, 9.142, 9.146, 9.200, and others
Florida Rules of Family Law
Rules 12.400, 12.490, 12.491, and others
Rules for Certification and Regulation of Court Reporters
Rule 13
