1. (1) The Board may license an applicant if the applicant is licensed in another state which under like condition grants reciprocal licensure without examination to court reporters duly licensed by examination in this state, and that, in the opinion of the Board, has standards of practice or licensure equal to or stricter than the requirements imposed by this state subject to the following conditions:

   1. (a) The applicant for licensure by reciprocity must possess a license in good standing in the reciprocating state.
   2. (b) The applicant must not be the subject of any pending complaint or investigation in any state or jurisdiction in which the applicant holds or has held a license. The applicant must provide all information, including any information or documentation requested by the Board, in connection with any pending complaint or investigation for the Board’s review. The pendency of any complaint or investigation may be considered by the Board as reason for denying licensure by reciprocity.
   3. (c) The applicant must not have been disciplined in any state in which he or she holds or has held a license resulting from conduct which would constitute a violation of any of the grounds set forth in the Court Reporter Practice Act and the rules and regulations established by the Board.
   4. (d) The applicant must be current with continuing education requirements of the reciprocating state.

2. (2) The applicant must complete all forms required by the Board including but not limited to an application for licensure by reciprocity. In addition, as part of the application process, and in order for the application to be considered complete, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to submit the following:

   1. (a) All applicable fees.
   2. (b) Certification from the reciprocating state board that the applicant’s license is currently in good standing. This certification from the Board(s) shall also include a statement that the applicant is in compliance with the provisions of paragraph (1) above.
   3. (c) Any and all available information pertaining to the examination taken by the applicant which resulted in licensure in the reciprocating state.
3. (3) The Board may consider as part of the application process whether the applicant has ever been denied licensure in any state, regardless of the type of licensure. Upon request of the Board, the applicant shall submit any documentation in connection with such denial.

Author: Alabama Board of Court Reporting

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-8B-1 thru 34-8B-18.

History: New Rule: Filed October 19, 2018; effective December 3, 2018.