Welcome, court reporters.

Your work, your style, your standards — sustained.

Hi, I’m Laura, the scopist behind Sustained Scoping. I help court reporters produce clean, accurate transcripts with consistency, strong communication, and a commitment to making your job easier. I strive to edit your work so consistently that my scoping becomes virtually indistinguishable from your own.

I trained through Internet Scoping School, one of the most comprehensive and respected programs in the industry, where I gained in-depth skills in punctuation, transcript formatting, and legal/medical terminology. I’m fully trained in Case CATalyst, and I can read steno, which allows me to understand your notes, spot misstrokes, and preserve the integrity of your work.

I know how valuable your time is. My goal is to support you by delivering dependable, detail-driven work that mirrors your style and approach, meets your preferences, and helps you stay ahead of deadlines. Whether you need ongoing support or occasional help during busy weeks, I’m here to make your job easier.

If you’re looking for a scopist who is well-trained, communicative, and committed to high-quality work, I would love to work with you.

About me

Laura is a remote scopist, fully trained in Case CATalyst, specializing in editing and formatting court transcripts for court reporters. Her services include full audio scoping and steno notereading capabilities.

My Scoping Standards

I understand the trust reporters place in a scopist and the value of accurate, polished transcripts. Scoping is more than proofreading to audio. It involves reading for context, formatting, editing, and catching misstrokes or mistakes that can happen when reporters are capturing every word in fast-paced, stressful situations. I approach every job with care, fully utilizing my software, respecting your notes, and following your preferences for consistency and clarity. I welcome feedback, communicate openly, and treat every transcript as if my name were on the final draft alongside yours. Above all, my goal is simple: to make your job easier and your workflow smoother, and I take pride in making that happen.

What I Will Do

  • Scope to full audio using professional-grade headphones for context, clarity, and accuracy

  • Closely follow your preference form and ask for further clarification when needed

  • Read and respect your steno notes

  • Edit for sense and readability, not just technical correctness

  • Research spellings, terminology, and exhibits rather than making assumptions

  • Maintain consistency in spelling, punctuation, formatting, and speaker IDs

  • Leverage CaseCAT to its fullest potential, using built-in tools for speaker IDs, by-lines, formatting, and overall transcript organization

  • Flag uncertain areas with comments or hidden notes

  • Communicate clearly and early about questions, expectations, issues, and timing

  • Return transcripts on the agreed-upon turnaround, ready for a quick final review by the reporter

  • Listen to feedback and apply it thoughtfully, using reporter input to improve future transcripts and maintain consistency

What I Won’t Do

  • Skip over audio or become complacent in terms of listening to every word in every transcript

  • Ignore preferences, formatting instructions, or reuse a different reporter’s style

  • Change clear steno, speaker IDs, or dictionary entries without notation or confirmation

  • Guess on spellings, terminology, or phrasing

  • Over-punctuate at the expense of readability

  • Make silent edits that create extra cleanup for you

  • Accept work I can’t complete within the agreed-upon turnaround

  • Leave unclear sections unmarked or assume “close enough” is sufficient

  • Deliver work that requires a full rescope on your end

  • Disappear or delay communication if questions or timing issues arise

  • Take constructive feedback personally or ignore it

My Rates and Services

    • Case CATalyst scoping:

      • full audio

      • punctuation

      • notereading (mistrans/untrans)

      • formatting

      • researching

      • spell checking

    • Four to five-day turnaround full audio $1.50/page 

    • Four to five-day turnaround video  $1.75/page

    • Two to three-day turnaround full audio        $2.00/page

    • Two to three-day turnaround      video               $2.25/page

  • Payment is expected within 14 calendar days upon receiving invoice.

    Preferred method of payment:           

    • Zelle

    • Other payment methods may be accepted upon request.                 

    Page rates are based on 25-line pages. Transcripts with more lines per page will be prorated accordingly.   

    Voir dire, motions hearings, etc., that are wall-to-wall colloquy will be charged an additional fee of $0.15/page.

    Transcript growth of more than 10% that is due to dropped testimony and/or untrans/mistrans will be charged an additional fee of $0.25/page for each additional page.       

    If you are unable to pay within 14 calendar days, please contact me to make alternate payment arrangements. Late fees may be applicable. 

    Failure to pay your invoice will result in collections actions, including but not limited to small claims court, tax lien, garnishment, and/or contacting the agency/attorneys/judge on the case. 

    W-9 forms are provided upon request. All information required to issue my 1099 will be on the invoice. 

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If you’re interested in the possibility of working together, please provide your contact information and I will contact you soon. I look forward to connecting with you.