Interpreter Laws RSS Updates

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Court Interpreter Certification

California Government Code sections 68560 to 68566 requires interpreters in court to be certified by the Judicial Council.

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Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

The Trial Court Interpreter Employment and Labor Relations Act

Enacted in 2003, the TCIELRA created a system of employment in which court interpreters enjoy the protections and benefits of employees.

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Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

California AOC Ethics Manual

Published by the Administrative Office of the Courts in 2008, the 4th edition reviews the California Rule of Court 2.890 on Professional Conduct for Interpreters, with detailed discussion and examples.

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Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Rule 2.890 Professional Conduct for Interpreters

California rule of court 2.890 defines a complete and accurate interpretation, discusses impartiality, conflict of interest, legal advice and other essential concepts.

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Friday, December 17th, 2010

SB1304 in 1992-93

Effective January 1, 1993, the Judicial Council (JC) assumed responsibility for certifying and registering court interpreters and for developing a comprehensive program to ensure an available, competent pool of qualified interpreters.

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Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Recording a Translation

This code explains the rules for a county clerk to verify and record the English translation of a foreign language document. The translator must be either a California certified or registered court interpreter or an ATA accredited translator, and the signed translator certification (statement) must be notarized.

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