How Verbit, AI technology is helping bridge the court reporter gap

Across the United States, courtrooms are increasingly strained by a pressing and growing problem — a noticeable shortage of stenographers. As the demand for accurate, real-time court reporting rises, the supply of certified professionals continues to dwindle. The result is a nationwide backlog of cases, delayed transcripts and a justice system struggling to keep up with its own demands.

To remedy these issues, many courts and legal professionals are turning to advanced transcription technology. Verbit, a leader in AI-powered transcription and captioning, is providing innovative solutions that help courts and law firms streamline their workflows — both during live legal proceedings and in post-production — while maintaining the high accuracy and reliability required in the legal space.

Dwindling numbers

The National Court Reporters Association and other legal organizations have been warning about a stenography shortage for years. Estimates suggest that the legal system is already short thousands of stenographers, with many more expected to retire in the near future. This shortfall is felt across the judicial system but particularly in high-volume jurisdictions, where courts are forced to delay hearings, reassign personnel or even forego official transcripts altogether.

AI as a courtroom ally

It’s no surprise, then, that courts and legal entities have begun embracing AI-powered transcription platforms like Verbit that combine automatic speech recognition with human editing to deliver accurate, secure and timely transcripts.

Leveraging cutting-edge technology and our proprietary AI-powered Captivate™ transcription platform, Verbit provides real-time transcription for court proceedings, as well as depositions, hearings, arbitrations, examinations and other legal matters.

Our solution is trained on legal and courtroom terminology, enabling it to transcribe proceedings quickly and with a high degree of initial accuracy. It’s accessible via a secure, intuitive, web-based platform that enables digital court reporters to easily take down the proceedings and provide an immediate rough draft or more polished transcript.

Our efficient workflows allow for the quick turnaround of transcripts, even for lengthy or multi-speaker proceedings, and can handle fluctuating caseloads. So, whether it’s a sudden influx of cases or a particularly lengthy trial, Verbit’s technology scales to meet the demand, preventing future backlogs from accumulating.

And, perhaps best of all, our solutions easily integrate with some of the most popular case management tools and file-sharing platforms, ensuring consistency and accessibility from start to finish.

Ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance

We know that legal transcription demands more than just speed and understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and compliance in judicial settings. That’s why our services are compliant with legal industry requirements for privacy and data protection and feature end-to-end encryption, confidentiality protocols and dedicated support teams for high all manner of legal cases.

Bridging the workforce gap with technology

While human court reporters remain an important part of the legal system, the current workforce shortage requires alternative solutions. Verbit helps courts navigate this reality by offering dependable transcription services that meet legal standards and adapt to modern workflows. Courts that work with Verbit gain a trusted partner that’s equipped to support immediate needs while contributing to long-term efficiency and accessibility goals.

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