The Supreme Court of Ohio
& The Ohio Judicial System

Interpreter Services Program

The Interpreter Services Program provides technical assistance, training, and learning opportunities for the courts, interpreters, and other important stakeholders on the proper role and use of interpreters in legal proceedings. The Interpreter Services Program also assists courts in the state of Ohio in developing policies, procedures, standards, and mechanisms to provide linguistic minorities and deaf and hard of hearing communities equal access to the courts.

Certified and Provisionally Qualified Interpreter Roster

Court Interpreter Certification Program

Superintendence Rules and Code of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters and Translators Quick Reference Guide

Interpreter Services Program Resources

» Cultural Misconceptions about Deaf People and the Challenge for the Courts
» Forms Translation Project
» The Role of Interpreters in the Legal System
» Interpreters in the Judicial System: A Handbook for Ohio Judges
» Working With Foreign Language Interpreters in the Courtroom: A Benchcard for Judges
» Working with Interpreters for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Persons in the Courtroom
» Report on the Use of Interpreters in Ohio Courts
» "Here Are Your Right Hands: Exploring Interpreter Qualifications" (University of Dayton Law Review)
» "I Speak" Cards (A tool for identifying the language of individuals who do not speak English)

Department of Justice Language Access Guidelines

» Department of Justice Guidance on Limited English Proficiency Populations
» Department of Justice Policy Guidance—Federal Register
» Department of Justice Guidance on the American Disability Act, Title II
» Department of Justice ADA

General Resources for Court Interpreters

Calendar of Events

Advisory Committee on Interpreter Services

FAQ

Archive

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