Latest News
01/19/2026
Registration is open for the 2026 Annual Conference!
Up to 1.5 CEUs pending NCRA Approval
Register by 11:59 p.m. on 2/6/2026 and you will be entered to win a free registration (full reimbursement of paid registration).
Details >01/05/2026
2026 Membership Award Nominations Open and Student/New Reporter Scholarship Applications Available
Up to $2,250 is available to be awarded at the 2026 Annual Conference
Deadline to apply for a student/new reporter scholarship and/or to nominate an OCRA member for a membership award is Friday, February 6, 2026!. Applications are available for the 2026 Rosalie Stevens Student Scholarship, 2026 Sue Terry Technology at Your Fingertips Student Scholarship, and 2026 Vernon C. Steele New Reporter Scholarship.Details >12/05/2025
2026 Court Reporting and Captioning Week
February 7-14, 2026
Your Ohio Court Reporters Association has received confirmation that Ohio Governor DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Tressel will recognize and declare Ohio 2026 Court Reporting and Captioning Week February 7-14, 2026!
Details >11/04/2025
2026 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!
Details >10/23/2025
The Buckeye Record needs you!
The Buckeye Record cannot be produced without your assistance. Help yourself and others by submitting a topic or an article for the upcoming edition on or before December 15, 2025!Details >10/14/2025
In Memory of Peggy Tahyi
September 30, 1950 - October 10, 2025
The Ohio Court Reporters Association and the entire court reporting and captioning profession have lost a friend and colleague. Peggy passed away at the age of 75 on Friday, October 10, 2025.
Details >OCRA Events
January 29, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Meet and Greet
Cleveland Pickleball Center
12400 Crossburn Avenue, Cleveland, OH
February 7 - 14, 2026
2026 Court Reporting and Captioning Week
Governor DeWine to recognize Ohio Court Reporting and Captioning Week
March 20 - 22, 2026
2026 Annual Conference
Powering The Future: Strong Skills, Strong Minds
Columbus Marriott Northwest, Dublin, Ohio

