As part of the 30-hour requirement, court interpreters must attend a Judicial Council Ethics Workshop during their first compliance period. Several workshops are offered each year. A limited number of hours may be completed through self-study. Court interpreters are required to submit a Continuing Education Compliance Form every two years and to keep documentation of proof of compliance for five years. Interested continuing education providers must adhere to the guidelines developed by the Judicial Council.
Professional associations offer workshops and conferences at which novices are welcome.
Introductory courses in court interpreting at colleges and universities are also good sources of information. We encourage you to contact them or visit their Web sites . Attending court sessions at your local courthouse will give you a good idea of the kinds of proceedings in which you will be expected to interpret, and you may be able to observe a certified court interpreter at work. For information on who to contact at your local courthouse, please see the Directory of Court Interpreter Personnel .