Interpreting in Legal Settings
Interpreting in Legal Settings
National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Standard Practice Paper (pdf file)
Conference of Legal Sign Language Interpreters, Inc.
CLSLI is a non-profit entity incorporated in the state of Georgia whose sole mission is to present legal sign language interpreters an opportunity to enhance skills and augment knowledge in the specialized field of legal and judicial interpreting by providing quality training and education in a focused environment that is conducive to discussion, learning, and mutual mentoring.
National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
NAJIT is a non-profit organization dedicated to the furtherance of the court interpreting and legal translation profession.
The Interpreter's Code of Ethics and The Role of the Interpreter in the Courtroom
In this 45-minute VHS video, Holly Mikkelson provides a point-by-point explanation of the model Interpreter's Code of Ethics developed by the National Center for State Courts and explores many of the ethical issues that face court interpreters on a daily basis. Included with the video is a 30-page booklet that contains the model Code of Ethics and a copy of Holly’s article "Professional Ethics and the Role of the Court Interpreter."
FRCC Legal Interpreting Distance Learning Program
In recognition of the right of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to equal communication access, the Distance Opportunities for Interpreter Training Center (DO IT Center) designs and delivers quality education for and about Sign Language Interpreters.
Professional Court Interpreters
of San Diego
Information, resources, and updates pertaining to Court Interpreting Standard Practices, Court Interpreting Policies and Procedures, and Legislation affecting Court Interpreters.
Judicial Council of California Court Interpreters Program
This Website contains information for courts on locating qualified interpreters, information for interpreters on how to maintain their certification or registration status, and the vital role that the Judicial Council's Court Interpreters Advisory Panel plays in enhancing our system of justice.
Minnesota Court Interpreter General Rules of Practice
Rule 8 of the general rules of practice for the district courts regarding interpreters statewide roster
Interpreting for the Miranda Warnings
by Glenn J. Sheprow
This paper is a brief history behind the use of the Miranda Warning and the necessity for qualified interpreters during a police interrogation. It is geared toward the aspiring interpreter who may be under the misconception that interpreting is the same in every setting. It will also pertain to those interpreters who are interested in working in the legal setting.
Legal Rights: The Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
Ordering information and excerpt from book about interpreting competence
Representing Deaf Clients: What Every Lawyer Should Know
Compliance with anti-discrimination laws, finding a qualified interpreter, tips for working with interpreters in legal settings, and other
accommodations
