The Permian Basin needs more court reporters to keep up with the work load from attorneys and courts, and for the future of the field, according to several experts. A court reporter’s job entails transcribing depositions or court proceedings, among other things. Breck Record taps away at his stenography machine, like he’s done for the past 34 years. Record is an official court reporter for the 143rd District Court in Monahans, Pecos and Mentone. “It’s a great profession, every day is different. You never know what you’re going to hear,” he said. But Record said more court reporters are needed to keep up with the demand. “Here in this area, the Permian Basin, we could use a couple.....MORE
