Omega Reporting is committed to provide the ultimate value for our clients. We adhere to the NCRA Transcript Guidelines in the preparation of all transcripts, which means that all pages carry 25 lines rather than a local practice of 24 lines per page. A full list of the guidelines that Omega adheres to may be found below.
In addition, a complimentary condensed transcript and word index is included with an original transcript to the taking party and also to any parties purchasing a copy. What this means for your clients is an overall savings of up to 10% to 20% (depending on other formatting) on each Omega transcript compared to competitor’s transcripts. Omega Reporting transcripts strictly adhere to the National Court Reporters Association recommended guidelines listed below.
You may click on the provided sample PDF transcripts to view how formatting could affect the overall cost of your transcripts.
NCRA Transcript Format Guidelines
- No fewer than 25 typed lines on standard 8-1/2 x 11 paper.
- No fewer than nine or 10 characters to the typed inch.
- Left-hand margin to be set at no more than 1-3/4 inches.
- Right-hand margin to be set at no more than 3/8 inch.
- Each question and answer to begin on a separate line.
- Each question and answer to begin no more than five spaces from the left-hand margin with no more than five spaces from the Q and A to the text.
- Carry-over Q & A lines to begin at the left-hand margin.
- Colloquy material to begin no more than 15 spaces from the left-hand margin, with carryover colloquy to the left-hand margin.
- Quoted material to begin no more than 15 spaces from the left-hand margin, with carry-over lines to begin no more than 10 spaces from the left-hand margin.
- Parentheticals and exhibit markings to begin no more than 15 spaces from the left-hand margin, with carry-over lines to begin no more than 15 spaces from the left-hand margin.
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