What is typically done after a rough draft transcript is produced?

• A. It is archived without changes.
• B. It is discarded after initial capture.
• C. It requires review and editing.
• D. It is delivered as final.

Answer: (C)

After a rough draft transcript is produced, the next step is review and editing to refine accuracy and readability. A rough draft often contains errors, misheard words, gaps in punctuation, and incorrect speaker labeling, so the reviewer checks and corrects these issues, verifies names and numbers, adds proper punctuation, and ensures formatting follows court standards. The editor may compare with the audio or video, resolve inaudible sections, and annotate uncertainties for the final pass. The goal is to produce a clean, final transcript that is legally reliable before delivery. Delivering the rough draft as final or discarding it without refinement would leave errors in the record and undermine reliability.