California Trial Court Consortium - The Causes, Consequences, and Outlook of the Court Reporter Shortage in California and Beyond - January 25, 2022

Kern Superior Court

Verified current as of July 19, 2026

This document is a report that explains why court reporters are leaving the profession, what problems this shortage creates for the court system, and what might happen in the future. Court administrators, judges, lawmakers, and people involved in improving the court system would use this document to understand and address the court reporter shortage.