Language Access in California's Courts

Our mission is to provide statewide resources for courts, 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 June 1, 2026
Court Interpreter Testing: June 2026 Update Important Changes to Exam Registration and Testing June 1 to June 30, 2026: Written Exam and Oral Proficiency Exams Candidates interested in becoming court interpreters may schedule and take the Written Examination in English (mandatory for all languages) and the Oral Proficiency Examinations (required for registered languages) at Prometric test centers until June 30, 2026. ... Read full article
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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.