If one person holds both certifications, then one method must be chosen as the official method for each proceeding and identified in the transcript certificate. If the reporter utilizes the CCR method and simultaneously records the audio of the live proceeding on the court audio recording system, the CCR method record is considered the official record.
Retention of the Record, (i.e., Notes or Audio Recording)
Retain and maintain all notes, recordings and computer transcript files: 1) in civil cases for five years from the end of the trial, and 2) indefinitely in criminal cases. Said records are the property of the court. See CCP Article 372 and Retain Notes Document.