Appearances
What is the correct statement regarding appearance?
If the court reporter, if in attendance is not the person preparing the transcript they do list their name in the appearances? OR
If the court reporter, if in attendance is not the person preparing the transcript they do not list their name in the appearances?
What is "If the court reporter, if in attendance is not the person preparing the transcript they do not list their name in the appearances?"
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The official record commences when the clerk calls court to order and ends when the clerk adjourns/concludes court.
What are the 3 exceptions transcriptionists are to exclude?
What is....
1. Solicitor/client conversations.
2. Recordings during adjournments.
3. Side-bar conversations between the Court, counsel, and/or clerks which would include discussions between parties requiring an aid.
Page 5
Where are the Exhibits to be listed in the Table of Contents?
What is...
They are to follow the Description portion of the Table of Contents
Page 21
What is the process if there is more than 1 style of cause?
What is...
When there is more than one style of cause, a split cover must be created, indicating the appropriate action number to the referenced style of cause.
Page 11
Give one example of when “commas” are to be used.
What is... (here are some examples, there are more in the manual):
- Use commas to set off the year from the month and day when written in a sentence. OR
- Use commas to separate the names of a city and province; country and city; city, country, and province; or province and country. OR
- Use commas to set off a direct address. A direct address is a specific referral to the person’s name, title, or other designation. OR...
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Anyone appearing by telephone or video conference must be identified in the appearances, with the exception of _________________________.
What is "...the Justices of the Peace at the Hearing Offices as Edmonton Hearing Office matters are all by telephone or video)."
Page 27
The formatting of the headings Title Case must be Times New Roman 13 point font, except for the following....
What is...
The only exceptions are witness names, the word “EXHIBIT(S)” and associated exhibit number will be in Upper Case, the exhibit description will be Title Case.
Page 6 (universal format for all 3 courts)
How is an Exhibit described in the transcript?
What is...
Use the description given orally on the record, if provided; otherwise use the description provided by the clerk.
Page 59
What are the 2 letters used in a transcript e-File naming convention for Provincial Court Family and QB Family?
What is...
F - Family is only used for Provincial Family matters, all QB Family matters would be V.
Page 12
Recordings, both video and audio, play in court as exhibits or evidence are not reported or transcribed, with the exception of __________________, what?
What is...
...playbacks of same day court audio, which shall be reflected in the transcript.
Therefore, the full sentence will read "Recordings, both video and audio, played in court as exhibits or evidence are not reported or transcribed, with the exception of playbacks of same day court audio, which shall be reflected in the transcript."
Page 34
The Court of Appeal may have 3 Justices sitting on the Panel, what order are they listed in and how are they identified in the transcript?
What is "list them in order as they appear in the Court Calendar and will all be THE COURT: with no other identifiers"
Give 2 examples of what must be italicized in the transcript?
What is...
1. Alberta Rules of Court
2. Chartered and cautioned
3. Charter Rights and/or Charter of Rights and Freedom
4. Latin terms
Page 7
What date is used in the transcriber’s “Certificate of Transcript”, What do you do if the transcript goes back for correction?
What is...
If you receive a matter back for a correction, ensure to change the date the transcript was last modified.
Page 62 (in the "note" box)
In cases the style of cause contains 2 company names, what do you do?
What is...
In cases where a style of cause contains two company names, use the least common name in the style of cause.
Page 13
What judicial centre is Fort Macleod and the judicial number?
What is...
Judicial Centre: Lethbridge
Judicial Number: 019
Page 15
2 Part Question:
Where there is a friend of the court, unless specifically identified as such,
(a) what is used for PC and QB and
(b) where do they appear in the list of appearances?
What is:
(a)
PC: listed as "Agent"
QB: listed as "assisting" or "Friend of the Court"
(b) They are listed below the other parties, but before the court clerk
Page 29
Describe, specifically, where the words “Table of Contents” belongs on the title page
What is ...
Upper case centred, 1” from the top
Page 9
What TYPE of hearing is a Dangerous Offender/Long Term Offender?
What is...
Dangerous Offender/Long Term Offender Hearing – is generally a HEARING.
Definition: Heard in Provincial Court or Court of Queen’s Bench to determine whether an individual should be kept in prison indefinitely.
Page 64 (on the chart)
In Apprehension orders, children’s names correspond with the order but you no longer include __________, what?
What is...
The date(s) of birth
Page 17
For description of a Transcript when would you use Trial/Hearing vs Proceedings ?
What is...
Trial/Hearing is used when sworn evidence is called otherwise you would use Proceedings
Page 18
Fill in the blank: Initials will not be used when addressing a Judge’s name, but you will use _______________ for __________ or Queen’s Bench Justices.
Initials will not be used when addressing a Judge’s name but you will use Mr. or Madam for Court of Appeal or Queen’s Bench Justices.
For description of a Transcript, when would you use Trial vs Trial (Excerpt)?
What is...
You would use Trial when sworn evidence called to make a final determination. If a matter is put order Trial (Excerpt) would be used. Excerpt would also be used when (Portion of Proceedings Omitted by Request)
Page 18
Explain the procedure for “interruptions” in the courtroom and why they are important to include.
What is...
All Interruptions must be included as they may be crucial to an appeal. The transcript must be identical to what is on the audio as both may be available to the public.
Page 54
Prior to 2007, Calgary had different locations, therefore the “preamble” might be different.
What are the 5 possible locations that could be used in the preamble for anything prior to 2007?
What is...
(1) Calgary had different designations prior to 2007 in the preamble:
(2) Queen's Bench was "Courthouse";
(3) Criminal was "Provincial Courts Building";
(4) Family was "John J. Bowlen Building"; and
(5) Traffic Court was "Rocky Mountain Plaza".
Page 25 (Tip Box)
When is Phonetic spelling used and how is it used in a transcript?
What is...
It is sometimes necessary to type (phonetic). When you are unable to confirm spellings and a word or name must be phonetically spelled, the word (phonetic) should appear in brackets after the word the first time it is used. It is not necessary to include (phonetic) each time the word is used on subsequent pages. This can also be used for words that are mispronounced and you are unable to determine what is meant to be said.
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