How do I submit continuing education (CE) for a Court Reporter renewal?
The Board has switched to an audit system and will no longer require that CE to be submitted/ attached to the renewal application.
Licensees must have completed CE and attest to that fact at the time of their renewal application submission.
If I have been on inactive status for part of my renewal period or have been unable to complete CE credits during my renewal period due to illness or disability am I still required to complete the CE requirements?
The Court Reporting program may move to waive CE requirements after documentation is presented that proves extreme hardship as outlined in Rule 0455-01-06-.06
I would like to attend a business conference that does not specifically relate to court reporting. Can I receive CE credit for the conference?
You may submit the CE Request form for pre-approval. If approved, please be aware that no more than 7 hours may be counted for such programs during a pre-renewal period.
If I see a program or class that I am interested in attending but is not approved by a national or state association can I still receive credit?
Simply complete the CE Request Form and send to the Administrative Office of the Courts. The request will be forwarded for review. You will then be notified if the program is pre-approved for CE credit.
Where may I find information on what counts toward the 20 hours, website link etc.?
You can find information for the Tennessee Court Reporters Association (TNCRA) here and you can find information on the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) here. In short, any program or activity that a national or state association sponsors or approves will also be accepted by TBCR as well as additional program outlined in Rule 0455-01-06-.02