Oklahoma lawmakers propose courtroom cameras to address court reporter shortage

Oklahoma Voice: Lawmakers consider introducing recording to Oklahoma courtrooms to assist operations

OKLAHOMA CITY — Lawmakers on Wednesday discussed taking another stab at modernizing Oklahoma courtrooms by introducing audio and visual recording technology.

Oklahoma lawmakers propose courtroom cameras to address court reporter shortage

Oklahoma legislators are considering a pilot program to install cameras and microphones in courtrooms without court reporters, aiming to address delays and improve public trust in the justice system.

Lawmakers consider introducing recording to Oklahoma courtrooms to assist operations • Oklahoma Voice

The Oklahoma County Courthouse in downtown Oklahoma City, pictured Aug. 15, 2024. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Lawmakers on Wednesday discussed taking another stab at modernizing Oklahoma courtrooms by introducing audio and visual recording technology.  At an interim study hosted by Sen. Christi Gillespie, R-Broken Arrow, and Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, lawmakers considered if a pilot program in a dozen co…

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Lawmakers consider introducing recording to Oklahoma courtrooms

NCRA member Laura Griffin, RMR, CRR, an official court reporter from Vinita, Okla., is quoted in an article posted in the Oklahoma Voice on Oct. 7 about a pilot program to introduce audio and visual recording technology in several courtrooms across the state. Lawmakers are considering the change as a means to address the court reporter shortage.