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The exercises will help you develop skills in sight translation, for all languages.

California Evidence Code section 754(g) provides that courts shall, in consultation with a party or witness who is deaf or hard of hearing, appoint an “intermediary interpreter” to assist in providing accurate interpretation between an individual party or witness who is deaf or hard of hearing and a qualified interpreter2 when that party or witness is not fluent in ASL.

The Recommended Guidelines for Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) for ASL-Interpreted Events help courts determine whether VRI is appropriate for a given proceeding with ASL interpretation and whether the courtroom equipment meets the minimum technology requirements for effective use of VRI.

This is a non-fillable application for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) Credit Approval

The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) essential for court interpretation.

Certified and registered interpreters can use instructions for online payment of the compliance annual renewal fee and attestation.

Signage terms and icons, available in English and 10 other languages

Use this fillable form for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) Credit Approval.

Resource for prospective interpreters to learn about and develop skills for Simultaneous Interpreting. 

A list of examples of vital documents.

Department of Justice Language Access Self-Assessment for agencies

Customizable web content for courts regarding language assistance service providers and form LA-350: Notice of Available Language Assistance—Service Provider