Become a Court Interpreter | Language Access Services - California
To be a California certified and/or a registered court interpreter, a person must be at least 18 years of age and possess applicable language skills. Specifically, an applicant must be able to facilitate communication to flow between the court and court users in a court setting.
Request an interpreter | California Courts | Self Help Guide
If the court gives you a court interpreter and something went wrong You can file a complaint with the court or with the Judicial Council. Ask the language access coordinator at the court or the Self-Help Center how to file a complaint.; You may file a complaint with the Court Interpreters Program about a California Court Interpreter. The Judicial Council is the licensing agency for certified ...
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The Judicial Council of California provides recommendations, guidance, and a consistent statewide approach to ensure language access in the courts. Explore our resources and learn about how we can work to be more inclusive of the limited English proficient (LEP) court users who speak over 200 languages in California.
Language Access Services | Judicial Branch of California
Explore the Judicial Council of California’s Language Access Services site and find key information and resources for current and aspiring court interpreters, court staff, and justice partners. Continue to Language Access Services ... Credentialed court interpreters can find information on jobs with the superior courts, continuing education ...
Court Interpreters | Superior Court of California
Only interpreters who pass the Court Interpreter Certification Examination and complete the requirements are referred to as certified interpreters. Certified languages may change periodically, depending on the results of studies of language use in the courts and other administrative factors. Registered Court Interpreters:
Interpreter Information | Superior Court of California | County of ...
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, is committed to providing equal access to justice. Providing court interpreters, whose duty is to act as a medium between the court and anyone who needs language assistance, is essential to meeting this commitment. The Court employs interpreters at 8 courthouses.
Interpreters & Language Access | Superior Court of California | County ...
For questions regarding language access or court interpreters or to submit The Interpreter Request Form or the Language Access Services Complaint Form, use the following contact information: Phone: (510) 891-6006 Email: Lang@alameda.courts.ca.gov. Filing a Complaint with the Court Interpreters Program About a California Court Interpreter
Interpreter Services | Superior Court of California | County of Fresno
As a court interpreter, you will play a key role in our trial courts by interpreting for defendants, litigants and witnesses thereby helping to insure access to the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) customers. For more information on how to become a court interpreter please visit the Judicial Council website, Interpreter Program. Or contact the ...
About the Court Interpreter Services Division - Court Resources - LA Court
Judicial Council forms can be used in every Superior Court in California. You will need to use these forms when you file your case. Statewide approved forms are available for Adoptions, Appellate, Civil, Conservatorships, Criminal, Guardianships, Family Law, Juvenile, Name Change, Probate, Small Claims, and Traffic.
Now Accepting Applications! - LA Court
California Judicial Branch – Court Interpreters Program CourtInterpreters@jud.ca.gov . Questions about employment with The Superior Court, County of Los Angeles: Superior Court, County of Los Angeles – Recruitment & Staffing. mpenate@lacourt.org. 1-213-633-0377. In a state where over 200 languages are spoken, there is a great need for ...
Find an Interpreter - AIJIC
Use our directory to find freelance Certified and Registered Court Interpreters in California for depositions, trials and other legal proceedings. ... • Legal interpreting experience in California Superior Courts, criminal, civil and family matters • Legal interpreting experience in Federal District Courts, New Mexico
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Announces Pilot ...
SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 3, 2025): The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, is excited to announce its participation in a state program designed to increase the number of Court Interpreter employees. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals working toward their certification credentials as interpreters and looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the ...
California Court Interpreter Workforce Pilot Program
On May 17, 2024, the Judicial Council approved the launch of the California Court Interpreter Workforce Pilot Program. The pilot program is intended to increase the number of court interpreter employees in the courts by reimbursing participants for their training costs and examination fees. Pilot status: Cohort 1 began January 1, 2025.
Court Interpreters | Superior Court of California
San Bernardino County Superior Court provides an interpreter for all courtroom proceedings in all of the following case types: Criminal; Juvenile Delinquency; Juvenile Dependency; ... Interpreters of languages not listed above can attempt the several-step processes for becoming a registered California court interpreter in a non-certified ...
Request for Interpreter: Sacramento Superior Court
Interpreter Requests – Family Law and Probate Hearings and Trials * Required Fields * Your Name * Phone Number. Extension Number * Email Address * Case Number * Name of Party Needing ... The Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento provides fair, equal, and impartial access to justice by resolving and adjudicating legal matters to ...
Interpreter Information | Superior Court of California | County of Orange
The Court is staffed with over 65 interpreters at 7 justice centers who together with interpreters from neighboring courts and contract interpreters provide access to justice in over 50 languages. Learn more about California’s Court Interpreter Program (CIP) and how to become an interpreter by visiting: Court Interpreters Programs
Interpreter Information | Superior Court of California | County of Siskiyou
Court Interpreters are provided at no cost when appointed by the court. Court Interpreters are provided to a party or witness during hearings in Criminal, Mental Health, Juvenile matters, and other mandated case types. A court appointed interpreter can only be used in the court proceeding, parties and/or their attorney cannot use the ...
Interpreters / Language Access | Superior Court of California | County ...
Free interpreters are available for these types of cases: Juvenile; Criminal (Felonies and Misdemeanors) Traffic (Infractions) If available, the court currently provides free interpreter services in civil matters within the priorities established in Evidence Code § 756, as follows: Priority 1: Domestic violence, civil harassment cases where there is no fee to file, elder abuse cases where ...
Announcing the Launch of the California Court Interpreter Workforce ...
We are excited to announce the launch of the California Court Interpreter Workforce Pilot Program, approved by the Judicial Council on May 17, 2024. This pilot program aims to increase the number of court interpreter employees in our courts by reimbursing participants for their training costs and examination fees. Stanislaus County Superior ...