Capitalize Titles on the Front Page of a Transcript
Capitalization
Rulebase Summary
Titles appearing on the front page of a transcript are traditionally capitalized regardless of whether they appear before or after the name and regardless of whether the person holds a prominent position. This is a long-standing court reporting convention that overrides the usual rules about title capitalization.
Examples
David P. Owens, vice president of operations
David P. Owens, Vice President of Operations
On a transcript's front page, titles are capitalized even when they follow the name.
Deposition of Megan Torres, assistant director, Planning Department
Deposition of Megan Torres, Assistant Director, Planning Department
All titles on the front page of a transcript receive capitals by convention.
Transcript Notes
Titles that appear on the front page of a transcript are traditionally capitalized whether or not they appear before or after the name and whether or not they are prominent. Front-page formatting differs from running text — capitals are used more liberally for the formal heading style of attorney appearances, judges, juries, and parties.
Style Guide References (1)
Morson's