Fall AOC Conference

October 13-14

Rogers, Arkansas

Embassy Suites

ACRA 2023 Conference

DeGray Lake Resorts

Friday April 28th - 29th

Rooms rates for conference are $147 for lakeview, $116 for resort view.  Reservations number is (501) 865-5851.

 

ACRA 2022 Conference

April 22-23 at DeGray Lake Resort State Park Lodge & Convention Center in Bismarck

To book a room at DeGray Lake Resort, call (501) 865-5851 and  use  reference #375130.  The blocks for the ACRA rate will expire on March 23rd.

ACRA values you, your ideas, and your presence within our organization.  We hope you will join us for the opportunity to grow professionally and socialize with your colleagues in an environment that makes learning fun.

Court Reporters Annual Conference

October 13-14, 2023

Embassy Suites

Rogers, AR

Friday, October 13, 2023

11:00-11:30

Registration

11:30-12:00

Welcome and AOC Update

Marty Sullivan | Director

Administrative Office of the Courts

12:00-1:00

Application of the Code of Judicial Conduct to Trial Court Employees

This session will address ethical issues for court reporters related communication with attorneys and parties, use of social media, and failure to comply with court orders.

Emily Abbott | Executive Director

Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission

1:00-1:10

Break

1:10-2:10

Working with the Clerk of the Courts

Discussion topics will include timelines for appeals, compliance issues, and Q and A with the clerk’s office.

Kyle Burton | Clerk of the Courts

Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

Chuck Munson | Appellate Review Attorney

Office of the Clerk of the Arkansas Supreme Court & Court of Appeals

2:10-2:20

Break

2:20-3:20

 

An Appellate Judge’s Perspective on Appeal Transcripts

This session will include a review of the applicable rules for the preparation of transcripts, the extension process, and recent show-cause proceedings.

Hon. Brandon Harrison | Chief Judge

Arkansas Court of Appeals

3:20-3:30

Break

3:30-4:30

 

An Overview of Regulations 19 and 22 & the Work of a Special Prosecutor

This session will present an overview of Regulations 19 and 22.

Hon. Barbara Halsey | Retired Circuit Judge

Saturday, October, 14th

8:30-9:30

To Be Determined

9:30-9:45

 

Break

9:45-10:45

 

Cybersecurity Issues for Court Reporters

This session will focus on cybersecurity issues and common threats.

Dain Couch | Judicial Chief IT Security Officer

Administrative Office of the Courts

10:45-11:00

 

Break

11:00-12:00

 

Preparation of Transcripts Involving Multiple Hearings and Court Reporters

This session will provide an overview of electronic transcript preparation involving multiple hearings and / or multiple court reporters.

Beth Brady | Paralegal

Arkansas Public Defender Commission

12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00-3:45

 

Mastering Your Time: Strategies and Techniques for Effective Time Management

This session will provide strategies on how to prioritize tasks, set achievable goals, and (Includes a 15-minute break).

Allyson Lewis | CEO

The 7 Minute Life

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