Across Ohio, there’s a shortage of qualified court interpreters: people who can translate complex legal jargon for non-English speakers in the state. The number of people seeking language ...
In a multicultural city like Rochester, more than one language can often be heard. But being a multilingual community can also make it difficult for people to be understood during serious contacts, ...
The Brooklyn Bar Association (BBA) hosted a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar titled “What Every Judge and Lawyer Needs to Know About Language Access and Working with Court Interpreters” in ...
Patricia Michelsen-King was observing the proceedings in a Chesterfield, Virginia, courtroom a few years ago when a man shouted in Spanish from the back of the courtroom, “I didn’t rape anybody!” ...
MANHATTAN (CN) — Language interpreters in the New York state court system asked the Second Circuit on Monday to revive their fight for heftier salaries, arguing that their comparatively low pay is ...
The Ohio Supreme Court is considering rule changes to expand interpreter services, including accepting out-of-state credentials and using AI for non-legal translations. Interpreters play a vital role ...
Across the U.S., court interpreters are in high demand, and finding one can be hard when needed. It's forcing judges to delay hearings and sometimes makes people wait longer in jail before trial.
The governor's cutback plans must still be approved by the Legislature, which has pushed for more funding for court reporters and interpreters. Billions of dollars in spending cuts proposed in Gov.