Interpreter Information
The court provides interpreters for all criminal proceedings. An interpreter may be requested at the counter or with the clerk in the courtroom. If an interpreter is not available at the time, your case may be continued until one is available.
The court does not provide interpreters for civil or small claims hearings. You may bring a relative or a friend to interpret for you.
To locate an interpreter that speaks your language, see the Administrative Office of the Courts Web site. On the left side of the Administrative Office of the Courts Interpreter home page are some links – you may click on the link that says "Search for an interpreter", which will take you to a web page with links to several lists of interpreters, as well as a searchable directory of interpreters who are in good standing with the Judicial Council.
If you are interested in becoming an interpreter, please contact Cooperative Personnel Services at (916) 263-3493, for testing information. You may also visit the Judicial Council page on becoming an interpreter.