Language Access Resources for Courts
Language Access Program Development and Management
In January 2015, the Judicial Council adopted this statewide Language Access Plan (LAP) to provide recommendations, guidance, and a consistent statewide approach to ensure language access throughout the courts.
These three sections provide strategic guidance for translation projects; practical guidance for assisting LEP court users; and information about language access in court-ordered programs and services.
Translation Project Guide
This guide helps courts with planning and executing a translation project, including how to evaluate and manage language access best practices.
Resources for Assisting Court Users
This section helps courts provide language assistance to limited English proficient (LEP) court users.
Court-Ordered Programs and Services
This section provides key links and resources for language access in court-ordered programs and services.
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I Speak...
Language Identification "I Speak" Card for Your Court
Download and use the "I Speak" card to identify a court user's language and help them obtain interpretation services.
Letter-sized | Legal-sized available for download.