Registered Merit Reporter
- Registered Merit Reporter
The RMR, Registered Merit Reporter, is the second highest certification offered by the NCRA, or National Court Reporters Association, for court reporters.
There are two parts court reporters must pass in order to obtain an RMR: a written knowledge test and a speed skills test.A reporter must also already have an RPR certification.
After completing the RMR test, reporters must maintain this certification by renewing NCRA membership and completing certain other requirements provided by the NCRA.
There are currently approximately 3,000 Registered Merit Reporters in the United States.
Written Knowledge Test
The written knowledge test is a 100- to 110-question exam that evaluates a reporter's knowledge in reporting, transcript production, administration, and professional issues and continuing education.The reporter has 90 minutes to take this section and must obtain a score of at least 70% to pass.
Speed Skills Test
There are three categories evaluated in the speed skills test, each lasting 5 minutes long:
* Literary, at 200 WPM
* Jury Charge, at 240 WPM
* Testimony (or Q&A), at 260 WPM
The reporter must obtain a 95% accuracy rate in each of these three parts in order to pass.Reporters have 75 minutes to transcribe each of the three parts.
ee also
* Registered Professional Reporter
* Registered Diplomate Reporter
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