CSR Board

 State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters

This board consists of five members, all of whom are certified shorthand reporters, and appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.  Their duties include administering the CSR exam, review and approval of continuing education programs, and conducting disciplinary proceedings. All actions of the Board shall be supervised by the Supreme Court and be subject to approval by the Court.

For more information about the CSR Board or CSR exams, contact the Administrative Office of the Courts at 405-556-9300.

2025-2026 CSR BOARD

Cynthia Jones,  Chair

Oklahoma City, OK

cynthia.jones@oscn.net

(405) 550-2879

Sherri Waldrop, Test Chair

Cordell, OK

sherri.waldrop@oscn.net

(580) 515-1000

Charly Yost-Sewell, Secretary

Oklahoma City, OK

Charly.Yost@oscn.net

Lori Harstad,  CE/Reciprocity

Oklahoma City, OK

LHarstad@cox.net

Board Opening for Discipline Chair

Please see below for further information on how to apply for this position.

Gina Rae Antipov, Director of Court Services

Oklahoma City, OK

gina.antipov@oscn.net

(405) 556-9673

Sarah Lane, General Counsel

Oklahoma City, OK

sarah.lane@oscn.net

(405) 556-9821

CSR Board Opening

1. Pursuant to 20 O.S. §1501, the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters seeks a Court Reporter to fill the position of Discipline Chair on the Board of Examiners effective September 11, 2025. The Discipline Chair’s term ends on June 30, 2029. All members are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Applicants shall be a certified shorthand reporter and a resident of the State of Oklahoma for at least five years, prior to appointment.
To be considered for this vacancy, please send resume by November 10, 2025, to:

CSR Board
Administrative Office of the Courts
2100 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 3
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

2. Pursuant to 20 O.S. §1501, the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters seeks a Court Reporter to fill a vacancy on the Board of Examiners effective June 30, 2026. All members are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and serve a five-year term.

Applicants shall be a certified shorthand reporter and a resident of the State of Oklahoma for at least five years, prior to appointment.

To be considered for this vacancy, please send resume by June 1, 2026, to:

CSR Board
Administrative Office of the Courts
2100 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 3
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

LINKS

Rules of the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters

Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings

Fee Schedule for CSRs