Legal Reporting

Most reporters apply this skill in a law related setting in court or a deposition and they have harnessed technology to do so in new and innovative ways. For example reporters may provide uncertified notes at the end of a days proceeding to help counsel prepare for the next day. Other reporters have adapted technology and their skills to such uses as providing instant voice to text for meetings and live television programs for the benefit of persons with impaired hearing a service known as captioning. The medias significant focus on high profile crimes as well as societal ills related to crime and victimization have wielded considerable influence both positive and negative on policies and programs relevant to criminal justice juvenile justice and victims rights and services. News coverage ranging from a single report to more widespread coverage of key issues has profoundly affected the delivery of justice and victim services. This book would be of great use to pacemakers and planners as well as academicians who are interested to save the succeeding generations from the courage of legal reporting.