What is the maximum familial relationship by blood that allows a supervising CSR to oversee an apprentice?

The maximum familial relationship by blood that allows a supervising Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) to oversee an apprentice is third degree. This is rooted in regulations designed to prevent potential conflicts of interest and maintain professionalism within the reporting field.

In defining familial relationships, the degrees often refer to how closely individuals are related by blood. First-degree relatives include parents and children, while second-degree relatives include siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. Third-degree relatives extend to aunts, uncles, and first cousins. By permitting supervision up to the third degree, the regulations ensure that there is a degree of separation which helps to uphold the integrity of the training process and the reporting profession as a whole. This creates an environment in which the apprentice can receive unbiased mentorship and constructive feedback necessary for their growth and development as a reporter.