American Sign Language Court Interpreter

Role Overview

• Interpret for deaf or hard-of-hearing litigants, witnesses, and jurors during court proceedings and other court-related activities.
• Provide interpretation during court hearings, juror orientation, voir dire, jury trials, deliberations, and verdicts.
• Self-help assistance, document filing, mediation, and other court business.
• Work alongside a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) when necessary.
• Perform simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation as authorized by the Court.
• Log in to virtual hearings using MS Teams on a personal computer when working remotely.
• Submit Interpreter Services Billing forms and Daily Activity Logs twice per month.
• Maintain certification and continuing education as required by the Judicial Council of California.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled on the Judicial Council Master List as a credentialed ASL Court Interpreter.
• Must have sufficient training, education, and experience to perform interpretation duties successfully.
• Must adhere to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Must maintain certification or registration, including completing required continuing education at the contractor’s expense.