MECRAs Red Line Items
Logging elements of a proceeding:
1. You will be given several minutes in advance of the video to prepare the heading of your log sheet. Remember, certain proceedings may not match up to the format of this log sheet. You may cross out certain areas to include all details and the parties.
2. You must log the TIME shown in the video. Do not make up any time or meter numbers. The TIME must be accurate for your transcript to reflect proper parenthetical times. Remember, you are looking for those elements of logging listed in the manual. This hearing is in military time. You do not have to convert the time.
3. Use the scoring listed below to determine that you have all the elements covered in logging this proceeding. We urge that you proof yourself to understand the areas that you may need more assistance. We can also pair you up with another student or a member of the MECRA education team for proofing. You may email the results to mecracorrespondence@gmail.com.
Note: It is one point per item. It is required to get all details in each item for one point.
Opening TIME/beginning comments/case intro - Case Name and Case Number TIME
Witness sworn TIME
Witness's name (spelled correctly)
Direct, Cross, Redirect, or Examination by the Court TIME Example: (9:00 / Examination by the Court)
Objection/by whom/grounds/ruling TIME
Recess TIME
Reconvened TIME
Exhibit 1 marked TIME
Exhibit 1 admitted or received/ TIME
Witness excused TIME(most common item missed - do not forget)
Log notes throughout (be sure to use Q & A in notes along with " / " breaking up log notes - See sample attached
Proceedings concluded/TIME Other TIME events: Identified witness, etc.
Notate any special terminology specific to the case.
Note: TIME must be exact.
Additional notes: Be sure to complete the heading page, page numbers on each page, P#'s, all party information, and a key for speakers. (See examples)
Practice, practice, practice!