11/09/2026

Nominating Committee Call for Nominations

Let's work together to make this next chapter a strong one.

It's that time of year again when the Nominating Committee begins looking for members willing to serve as directors and officers of our association. But this year, I think we need to look at it a little differently. All nominations must be submitted on or before Friday, February 5, 2027.

07/15/2026

The Buckeye Record Summer 2026 Edition is now available

For a limited time, the Summer 2026 edition of The Buckeye Record is available without logging in. Nonmembers: Make sure to take advantage of this opportunity to see what your OCRA is doing for all of Ohio's reporters and captioners.

07/01/2026

OCRA Cardinal Foundation offers Intro to Machine Shorthand program

FREE 6-to-8-week introductory program available

Looking for a new career? Imagine a career with a ringside seat to all the action! We are called court reporters, stenographers, captioners, speed-texters, realtime communication specialists...the possibilities are endless!

06/10/2026

2026-2027 OCRA Membership Renewal Notice and Membership Drive

What's in it for you? Education! Information! Power! Connections! And so much more!

OCRA values each member and strives to provide benefits and professional resources to help you in each step of your court reporting and captioning career. But we need you to make that happen!

03/31/2026

Audio Transcription Services Listing - Member Opportunity

OCRA has created a voluntary list of OCRA members who are willing to provide audio transcription services to courts that do not have a staff court reporter. This list will serve as a resource for courts seeking experienced, qualified professionals, while also opening additional work opportunities for our members.

03/23/2026

2026 Annual Conference Recap

Powering the Future: Strong Skills, Strong Minds

The 2026 Annual Conference was held March 20-22, 2026 at the Columbus Marriott Northwest, Dublin. Thank you to our attendees, presenters, vendors, sponsors, and ALL supporters! Check out the full recap of this amazing conference.