The case that Lola presides over is very similar to a case the main characters from another law inspired show For the People took. In that show a guy forward because when he swatted he ended up killing a U.S. Senator.
Sara is involved with a matter where she suspects potential child abuse and spends time deciding whether or not to report it. Nationwide, most professionals who work with children are trained to recognize and required by law to report signs of suspected abuse. Once observed, there is no need to question whether to report. Although Sara's primary role as court reporter might not make her a mandated reporter, her role as tutor likely did.