Whom may a CSR administer oaths to?

A Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) is authorized to administer oaths to witnesses. This authority is crucial as it ensures that the testimonies given during court proceedings or depositions are made under oath, which binds the witness to provide truthful information. Administering oaths establishes the legal obligation of witnesses to be honest in their statements, which is a fundamental requirement in legal proceedings to maintain the integrity of the judicial process.

Witnesses are typically individuals who are testifying in relation to a case, and their oaths reinforce the seriousness of their testimony. This role of the CSR is essential, especially during depositions and trials, where accurate and truthful accounts are pivotal.

Other groups, such as jury members, may be administered oaths but this task is usually designated to a judge or another legal authority. Legal advisors, while important in legal proceedings, do not require oaths in the same way that witnesses do. Reporting aides typically assist the CSR in their duties but do not fall under the category of individuals that require an oath from a CSR.