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Evidence Code section 754 further 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.

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Report to the Judicial Council for recommendations of new American Sign Language requirements.

For Cycle 5, the Judicial Council approved language access grants for trial court signage and technology for 17 trial courts to improve services and better assist court users with limited English proficiency. As in previous cycle, courts were able to submit project proposals for funding consideration from multiple grant funds in one submission process. All funding from Cycle 5 under the $2.35 million annual allocation, was distributed to courts.

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Annual Trial Court Interpreters Program Expenditure Report: Fiscal Year 2021-22

A self-assessment guide and questionnaire about the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are needed for the job.

For Cycle 4, the Judicial Council approved language access grants for trial court signage and technology for 26 trial courts to improve services and better assist court users with limited English skills. In this cycle, courts were able to submit project proposals for funding consideration from multiple grant funds in one submission process.

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User Instructions for Statewide Translation Services for Prisma

Short list of definitions for each method of interpretation.