NAC656A.230. Communication Access Realtime Translation provider or realtime captioning provider: Application; qualifications; requirements for acceptance of assignments; exceptions to registration.

     1. To apply for and maintain registration as a Communication Access Realtime Translation provider or realtime captioning provider, a person must:

     (a) Have at least a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma.

     (b) Hold certification in good standing from:

          (1) The Certified Court Reporters’ Board of Nevada pursuant to chapter 656 of NRS;

          (2) The National Court Reporters Association as a:

               (I) Registered Professional Reporter;

               (II) Certified Communication Access Realtime Translation Provider;

               (III) Certified Broadcast Captioner; or

               (IV) Certified Realtime Reporter; or

          (3) Any other state licensing board with a minimum of skills assessment of 200 words per minute or more.

     2. A Communication Access Realtime Translation provider or realtime captioning provider shall accept each assignment with due caution and care commensurate with his or her skills and experience.

     3. A Communication Access Realtime Translation provider or realtime captioning provider who works solely as a broadcast captioner is not required to register with the Division or comply with the provisions of this chapter or chapter 656A of NRS.

     (Added to NAC by Office of Disability Services by R210-08, eff. 10-1-2008)