2023 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 32 - Professions and Occupations
§ 32-4002 - Definitions
32-4002. Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Board" means the board of certified reporters.
2. " Certification" means a standard certificate that is issued by the board to a person who meets the requirements of sections 32-4021 and 32-4022 and does not include a temporary certificate.
3. " Certified reporter" means a person who is certified by the board and who records and transcribes a verbatim record in any sworn proceeding by means of written symbols or abbreviations in shorthand, machine writing or voice writing.
4. " Certify" means board authorization to engage in activities regulated by the board.
5. " Report" means to stenographically or by voice writing record and transcribe sworn proceedings.
6. " Voice writing" means the making of a verbatim record of the spoken word by means of repeating the words of the speaker into a device that is capable of digital translation into text.