Interpretation/Translation Services

Court Interpretation: Model Guides for Policy and Practice in the State Courts

The State Justice Institute National Center for State Courts has created model guides for policy and practice in State courts. This model is designed for readers to learn the fundamentals of interpreting concepts, terminology, and procedure.

American Translation Association

American Translation Association is a professional association founded to advance and foster the professional development of individual translators and interpreters.

The California Court Interpreters Association (CCIA)

CCIA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the standards of court interpreting and furthering the interests of the profession.

The Colorado Translators Association (CTA)

CTA is a nonprofit professional organization for Colorado-based translators and interpreters that provides assistance to corporations and individuals seeking translation and interpretation services.

Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination Program (FCICE)

The FCICE program defines criteria for certifying interpreters qualified to interpret in Federal courts and to help maintain a list of federally certified court interpreters.

Language Line Services

Used by some child support offices, Language Line Services provides over-the-phone interpretation in over 170 languages.

Language Services Section at the Administrative Office of the Courts, New Jersey

The Web site provides information on New Jersey’s courtroom interpreting policies along with resources and statistics for interpreters.

The National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators

The National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators is a professional association that provides interpretation and translation services in the judicial system.

National Center for State Courts (NCSC)

NCSC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the administration of justice through leadership and service to State courts, and courts around the world. NCSC offers solutions that enhance court operations with the latest technology that collects and interprets data on court operations nationwide. The site also provides a list of States’ court interpretation programs.

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

RID is a national membership organization representing the professionals who make communication possible between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear.