Arizona is a certified reporter jurisdiction. Under Arizona Revised Statutes § 32‑4003, a person may not report depositions in Arizona for use in any court in this state unless the individual holds an active Certified Reporter (CR) credential issued under Arizona law. Transcripts prepared for use in court must be signed and certified by the certified reporter who reported the proceeding.
Certification of court reporters in Arizona is administered through the Arizona Supreme Court Board of Certified Reporters, which regulates reporter qualifications and professional standards statewide. A certified reporter must include their certification designation and certificate number on the transcript certification page.
In addition to statutory certification requirements, deposition procedure in Arizona is governed by the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 28, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 30, and Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 32. These rules address the authority of the deposition officer, administration of the oath, transcript certification, and the circumstances under which deposition testimony may later be used in court proceedings.
Because Arizona law requires certification for individuals who report depositions within the state for use in Arizona courts, practitioners typically confirm that the reporter assigned to the deposition holds an active Arizona Certified Reporter (CR) credential. Compliance with both the statutory certification requirement and the procedural rules governing depositions helps ensure that the resulting transcript can be relied upon during motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, and trial.
Certification of court reporters in Arizona is administered through the Arizona Supreme Court Board of Certified Reporters, which regulates reporter qualifications and professional standards statewide. A certified reporter must include their certification designation and certificate number on the transcript certification page.
In addition to statutory certification requirements, deposition procedure in Arizona is governed by the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 28, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 30, and Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 32. These rules address the authority of the deposition officer, administration of the oath, transcript certification, and the circumstances under which deposition testimony may later be used in court proceedings.
Because Arizona law requires certification for individuals who report depositions within the state for use in Arizona courts, practitioners typically confirm that the reporter assigned to the deposition holds an active Arizona Certified Reporter (CR) credential. Compliance with both the statutory certification requirement and the procedural rules governing depositions helps ensure that the resulting transcript can be relied upon during motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, and trial.
Last reviewed for accuracy: April 2026
