Title
Title
Court Interpreters | Guidelines for Approval of Certification Programs for Interpreters for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
California faces a shortage of qualified American Sign Language (ASL) court interpreters and, at present, there is only one entity in the United States that tests for ASL court interpreter certification. The Court Interpreters Advisory Panel recommends approval of revised Guidelines for Approval of Certification Programs for Interpreters for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons and an accompanying application form. The revisions will modernize the application process for program certification, support the recognition of additional ASL court interpreter testing entities as they become available, and maintain rigorous certification standards while expanding the pool of qualified interpreters.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Court Interpreters Advisory Panel recommends that the Judicial Council, effective February 21, 2025:
1. Approve the revised Guidelines for Approval of Certification Programs for Interpreters for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons; and
2. Approve the newly created Application to the Judicial Council of California for Approval of ASL Court Interpreter Certification Program.
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Speakers
Speakers
Ms. Anabel Romero, Member, Court Interpreters Advisory Panel
Mr. Russell McGregor, Center for Families, Children & the Courts