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Court Interpreters Program Fact Sheet

For Cycle 6, the Judicial Council approved language access grants for trial court signage and technology in the amount of $2.16 million for 18 trial courts to improve services and better assist court users with limited English proficiency. 

Changes to Compliance Requirements

The Translation Protocol (October 2024) are recommended policies and procedures regarding the identification of resources for translation, languages, quality standards, and the dissemination of translated materials.

Frequently Asked Questions to assist interpreters with accessing the CIDCS Interpreter Portal.

Annual Trial Court Interpreters Program Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2022–23

This PDF Power Point gives users an overview of the pilot program. The pilot program is intended to increase the number of court interpreter employees in the courts.

The Metrics Report (Spring 2024) summarizes California's language access data, as of July 2023 (unless otherwise noted), to track statewide efforts to make comprehensive language access a reality in the courts.

Language Access signage terms and icons available in English and 10 other languages

Manual detailing the California Court Interpreter Credential Review procedures