Publications and Media

An overview of the modes of interpretation.

Evidence Code section 754 requires the Judicial Council to establish guidelines under which it will determine which testing organizations, agencies, or educational institutions will be approved to administer tests and certify court interpreters for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons.

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

Recommended policies and procedures regarding the identification of resources for translation, languages, quality standards, and the dissemination of translated materials

A memorandum to all active certified and registered court interpreters discusses the online process, provides all necessary forms, and includes an instructional PowerPoint on how to use the payment and attestation functions of CIDCS

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

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