In re:

Repeal of subdivisions (a) and (c) of subdivision 14.09, entitled "Continuing Education, Accreditation of Programs and Activities," of Rule 14, entitled "Certified Court Reporters," and in lieu thereof adoption of new subdivisions (a) and (c) of subdivision 14.09, entitled "Continuing Education, Accreditation of Programs and Activities."

1.  It is ordered that effective February 4, 2020, subdivisions (a) and (c) of subdivision 14.09 of Rule 14 be and the same are hereby repealed and new subdivisions (a) and (c) of subdivision 14.09 are adopted in lieu thereof to read as follows:

14.09  CONTINUING EDUCATION, ACCREDITATION OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

(a) Each certified court reporter, including court reporters with temporary certificates pursuant to Rule 14.06(c), shall complete during each reporting year at least ten credit hours of continuing education from programs accredited by the board. A reporting year shall be from July 1 of each year through June 30 of the following year.

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(c) A certified court reporter is not required to complete any credit hours in the reporting year in which the reporter is initially or temporarily certified as provided in this Rule 14. Upon written application and for good cause shown, waivers or extensions of time of the credit hours or reporting requirements of this Rule 14 may be granted by the board in individual cases or classes of cases involving hardship or extenuating circumstances. 

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2.  It is ordered that notice of this order be published in the Journal of The Missouri Bar.

3.  It is ordered that this order be published in the South Western Reporter.