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The Tennessee Court Reporters Association (TCRA) was formed to establish and maintain a proper standard of proficiency in the profession of court reporting.  We hope this website will provide guidance and will help in establishing consistency in court reporting throughout Tennessee.  As a member or guest of TCRA, your input is a valuable part of the process.  We welcome  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and suggestions.  If you wish to send us written correspondence, the mailing address is 109 Walton Avenue, Smyrna, TN 37167.

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President's Message Print E-mail

"Ethics... Do they really matter?"

President Lisa Blake 

Dear Members,

The Code of Ethics for TCRA adheres to what was adopted by NCRA, and establishes guidelines all reporters should follow in their daily business affairs.  Of particular importance is Ethics Code #9, which states, “Maintain the integrity of the reporting profession”.  We are tasked with the responsibility of abstaining from improprieties, or the appearance of improprieties.  Consider the effect or possible effect of the decisions you make, the effect upon yourself and others.

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New Workers' Comp Law Regarding Sole Proprietors Does Not Include Court Reporters

A law (Public Chapter 1041 of the Acts of 2008) was passed requiring sole proprietors in the construction industry to have workers' comp insurance coverage.  The law applies only to the construction industry; it does not apply to court reporters.  This law was passed in 2008 and is effective 12/31/2009.

For those of you who have voiced concerns that this law affects the court reporting profession, TCRA’s lobbyist, Don Baltimore, has checked into the legislation and finds it does not affect court reporters.  Evidently, it has created an uproar in the construction industry, though everyone at the time thought it was OK.

Visit the Knoxville Business Journal online to read more about this situation: 


 

TCRA Position on Public

Chapter 427/SB 683/TCA 24-9-136 

TCRA is of the opinion that Subsection 1(a)(5) of the recently revised TCA 24-9-136 prohibits contracting between parties of interest within Tennessee.  The present wording should not be interpreted as anything less than a prohibition of this practice.  Any and all parties engaging in this practice at present are advised that it is risky to engage in any such arrangements, as the wording of the statute will be clarified to a further degree in the coming months.