Rules Governing Court Reporting – 2026
The Rules Governing Court Reporting in Hawaiʻi: certification of shorthand reporters, the examination and its administration, maintenance of certification and continuing education, and the Board's findings, recommendations and disciplinary procedures.
Browse all 25 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Scope of Rules
Rule 2
Certification of Court Reporters
Rule 3
Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters
Rule 4
Terms of Board Members; Notification of Vacancy
Rule 5
Officers of Board; Quorum
Rule 6
Compensation
Rule 7
Records of the Board
Rule 8
Duties of the Board
Rule 9
Certification Procedures
Rule 9.1
Application for Certification; Renewal of Certification; Reciprocity; Change of Address
Rule 9.2
Maintenance of Certification Status; Continuing Education Requirements
Rule 10
Findings and Recommendations of the Board; Disciplinary Proceedings; Appeals
Rule 10.1
Certification Decisions
Rule 10.2
Penalties for Violation of Rules; Other Grounds for Discipline, Censure, Suspension or Revocation of Certification
Rule 10.3
Discipline; Disciplinary Procedures
Rule 11
Reserved
Rule 12
Grandfather Certification
Rule 13
Fees
Rule 14
Disclosure
Rule 15
Reinstatement
Rule 16
Background Information on New Applicants
Rule 17
Schools
Rule 18
Nonlicensed Activity
Rule 19
Official Transcript Rates
Rule 20
Advisory Opinions Rules Governing Court Reporting in the State of Hawai‘i