Are Stenographers Still Needed?

While stenography may seem outdated now that video is available, there are still many advantages to using a court reporter to take depositions and record court proceedings. Realtime reporting. ... If video recordings are stopped to review testimony during proceedings, anything that happens in the interim will be lost.

Is stenography a dying profession?

It is unlikely court reporters will disappear altogether. In high-volume courts, cases likely to be appealed, and capital crime cases, reporters will likely be used. Even with the advent of audio and video recording, the profession doesn't seem threatened with extinction.

Are stenographers becoming obsolete?

Some in the industry feared that court stenographers would become obsolete. But once again, the industry showed its ability to adapt. ... Video and audio recording didn't eradicate the stenographer. After all, even if a court record is digitally recorded from beginning to end, a written transcript is still necessary.