Question

A person who records testimony for use in litigation is called a/an     

Answer 1

A court reporter records testimony for use in litigation

Answer 2

Answer: court reporter

Explanation: A court reporter records everything that’s said at a deposition so that it can later be added to the official court proceedings of a case. This may also include statements from medical coders with respect to hospital or office billing practices.

The court reporter has the person being deposed take an oath to tell the truth, and then the attorneys take turns asking questions about what happened. The court reporter creates a record such as an audio or video recording of the questions and answers and, for a fee, can create a written transcript of the questions and answers for the attorneys. Doctors and nurses could also receive a fee for appearing at a deposition. PF