The examination of a candidate who seeks enrollment as a certified shorthand reporter, and the general administration and renewal of such certificates, shall be under the direction and control of the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters (hereinafter “the Board”). Pursuant to Section 1502 of Title 20 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Board adopts the following rules. These rules shall apply to all persons who are enrolled as certified short hand reporters, all persons otherwise certified or licensed as court reporters, or as acting court reporters, by the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and all persons appointed by the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court as temporary court reporters pursuant to Section 106.3B(d) of Title 20 of the Oklahoma Statutes. All of the foregoing persons are collectively referred to in these rules as “court reporters” and use herein of the terms “certificate” or “enrollment” shall also refer collectively to a court reporter's “license” or other official authorization to practice court reporting in Oklahoma.

The Board designates and authorizes the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts to receive and accept on behalf of the Board any notice, submission or other correspondence referenced in these rules.