During real-time transcription, when does the transcription occur?

• A. As the spoken words occur in real time.
• B. After the hearing ends.
• C. Only for keywords.
• D. When the judge signs off.

Answer: (A)

Real-time transcription is produced as the spoken words occur. A court reporter or real-time system converts speech into text immediately, so the transcript appears for the participants while the proceedings are happening. This supports immediate understanding, objections, and rulings. Waiting until the hearing ends gives a finished transcript after the fact, transcribing only keywords would omit the full record, and waiting for the judge to sign off has nothing to do with when the transcription happens.