Nevada Revised Statutes 656.020 – Legislative declaration
1. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislature to:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 656.020
- Practice of court reporting: means reporting, in this State, by the use of voice writing or any system of manual or mechanical shorthand writing:
(a) Grand jury proceedings;
(b) Court proceedings, with the exception of proceedings before a federal court;
(c) Pretrial examinations, depositions, motions and related proceedings of like character; or
(d) Proceedings of any agency if the final decision of the agency with reference thereto is subject to judicial review. See Nevada Revised Statutes 656.030
(a) Encourage proficiency in the practice of court reporting as a profession;
(b) Promote efficiency in court and general reporting; and
(c) Extend to the courts and public the protection afforded by a standardized profession by establishing a standard of competency for those engaged in it.
2. The practice of court reporting in the State of Nevada is declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest.