THE AMERICAN GUILD OF COURT VIDEOGRAPHERS

Founded in 1995 by Dr. Gayle Marquette assisted by ten of the top legal videographers in the nation, the American Guild of Court Videographers(AGCV) is the only organization on the planet made up of professional videographers specifically trained in all aspects of legal videography. There is no other including those certified by any other organization. Yes, there is a difference in certifications!

Many videographers and some lawyers today do not realize that legal videography is far more than just video recording depositions with a “talking head” shot. Much to the contrary, legal videography includes such things as video recording scenes of incidents, proof of damages, evidence of insurance fraud, video wills and pre-nuptial agreements, day-in-the-life documentaries, pre-construction surveys, settlement documentaries and much much more.

Recognizing the requirements of Rule 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedures, the Rules 1000-1008 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, in addition to the State and District Court rules, and understanding there are certain things which cannot be included in legal video evidence that will be introduced into a trial, the AGCV has dedicated itself to training professional legal videographers in all aspects of video recording visual evidence, including the final preparation of the evidence so that it cannot be impeached and thrown out of court.

http://www.agcv.com

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Certified Legal Video Specialist

Colorado Legal Video Service is a proud member of the National Court Reporters Association and certified through the NCRA as a Certified Legal Video Specialist.

The NCRA has, since its inception, advocated the highest standards possible with regard to professionalism, continuing education and certification to ensure that clients and consumers receive the services they need from skilled and knowledgeable practitioners. NCRA strongly recommends the use of a Certified Legal Video Specialist to ensure the integrity of both the videotaped legal proceedings and the utilization of the electronically recorded media. A CLVS has been trained on the professional standards, ethics, and responsibilities of creating and maintaining the record.

NCRA Code of Ethics

The mandatory Code of Professional Ethics for Certified Legal Video Services (CLVS) defines the ethical relationship the public, the bench, and the bar have a right to expect from a CLVS Member. The Code sets out the conduct of the CLVS Member when dealing with the user of video services and acquaints the user, as well as the Member, with guidelines established for professional behavior. By complying with the CLVS Code of Professional Ethics, CLVS Members maintain their profession at the highest level.

A CLVS Member must also adhere to the voluntary Principles for Professional Practice when providing legal video services as well as all local, state and federal rules and statutes.

CLVS Code Of Professional Ethics

A CLVS Member Shall:

Render services to all parties in a competent manner. A CLVS shall maintain the integrity of the legal video profession.
Perform all tasks in a professional manner, observing all laws, rules and orders of the court relating to the proceedings.
Refrain from performing any service under terms or conditions that will compromise, in any way, his or her impartiality or the exercise of good judgment. A CLVS shall not adversely affect the fair and impartial portrayal of the proceeding.
Refrain from doing anything that affects the impartiality of the CLVS.
Absent the consent of the parties concerned or a court order, a CLVS shall not reveal confidential information entrusted in or provided to such CLVS by any of the parties.
Be truthful and accurate when making public statements or when advertising the CLVS' qualifications or the services provided.
Determine fees independently, except when established by statute or court order, entering into no unlawful agreements with others on the fees to any user.