Publications and Media

Information about how the Judicial Council assists the courts with providing language access services to court users throughout the state who are limited English proficient (LEP)

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.

CIDCS Email to all interpreters informing them of the changes to the Judicial Council’s Master List of Certified Court and Registered Interpreters.

Please visit the Procurement Services webpage for the United Language Group master agreement and amendment (for ASL VRI services on platforms like Zoom), updated user instructions, and participating addendum. 

A list of all of California’s certified languages.