Language Access in California's Courts

Our mission is to provide statewide resources for justice partners and court interpreters, promoting equitable access to language services in the courts.

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Become a Court Interpreter

Have you ever wanted to be part of the court process as a court interpreter? Working directly with court users of limited English proficiency, court interpreters play an integral role in one of the largest and most diverse judicial branch court systems in the nation.

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Language Access Resources for Courts

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.

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multilingual resources

Court Resources in Your Language

Get information in your language about remote hearings, filing complaints, and other legal topics like fee waivers and serving court papers. 

News and Announcements

Notice July 14, 2025

2025 SUMMER/FALL BILINGUAL INTERPRETING EXAMINATION (BIE) – NOW CLOSED
 

  • Candidates who have registered for the Summer/Fall 2025 BIE and are seeking exam location details should visit the Prometric website.

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Self-Help Guide

Self-Help Guide to the California Courts

Find step-by-step guides, and information to help with your court case or legal issue.