Deferred Payments

The Hidden DANGERS of Deferred Payments: Safeguard Your Legal Proceedings!

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 2475 – Professional Standards of Practice

Under section (B), subsection (7), certified shorthand reporters are expressly prohibited to enter into, arrange, or participate in a relationship that compromises the impartiality of the certified shorthand reporter, including, but not limited to, a relationship in which compensation for reporting services is based upon the outcome of the proceeding.

Law firms must be vigilant and steer clear of deferred payment agreements with court reporters to preserve the integrity of the legal process. KW Court Reporting steadfastly avoids such arrangements, upholding the highest standards of professional integrity and impartiality.

Deferred payments risk aligning a reporter’s financial interests with a case’s success, violating crucial regulations and endangering the neutrality essential to the judicial process. Ensuring compliance with these standards is not just a legal requirement but a fundamental duty. Protect your proceedings from any shadow of bias or impropriety by avoiding deferred payment agreements.