Court Interpreting Services
Court Interpreting Services promotes, enhances and supports justice by assisting the Kentucky Court of Justice in communicating with the deaf and hard of hearing and those with Limited English proficiency.
Need a Court Interpreter?
Requesting an InterpreterJudges, circuit court clerks, court administrators and other Court of Justice personnel can request a court interpreter. The Division of Interpreting Services of the Administrative Office of the Courts then appoints an interpreter to meet the specified need.
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Spoken Language Interpreters
If you are interested in becoming a Freelance Spoken Language Court Interpreter please contact Court Interpreting Services.
To become a Certified Interpreter, you must comply with the requirements set forth in the Kentucky Spoken Language Certification Policy (14KB-PDF) and the Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters(614KB-PDF).
Additionally, you will need to complete and submit the following forms:
Acceptance of the Kentucky Certification Policy. You must read and adhere to the guidelines of the Kentucky Certification Policy.
Criminal Background Check. You must pass a criminal background check through the CourtNet Disposition System.
Information Form. You must annually provide a copy of your personal information, including hours willing to work.
Acceptance of Oath and Code of Professional Responsibility. You must read and adhere to the Interpreter Oath and Code of Professional Responsibility.
The KCOJ offers an online directory of interpreters that is accessible by the public. Inclusion in this directory is optional. If you wish to be included in this directory, you must sign the Release Form.
Please send all forms to:
Administrative Office of the Courts
Court Interpreting Services
100 Millcreek Park
Frankfort, KY 40601
E-mail Court Interpreting Services
American Sign Language Interpreters
To become a Court Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:
You must be fully licensed pursuant to KRS 309.301 and comply with the requirements set forth in Kentucky Interpreting Requirement Policy for Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Visual Language Interpreters) (25KB-PDF) and the Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters (614KB-PDF)
Additionally, you will need to complete and submit the following forms:
Acceptance of the Kentucky Certification Policy. You must read and adhere to the guidelines of the Kentucky Certification Policy. This form must be notarized.
Criminal Background Check. You must pass a criminal background check through the CourtNet Disposition System.
Information Form. You must annually provide a copy of your personal information, including hours willing to work.
Acceptance of Interpreter Oath and Code of Professional Responsibility. You must read and adhere to the Interpreter Oath and Code of Professional Responsibility.
The KCOJ offers an online directory of interpreters that is accessible by the public. Inclusion in this directory is optional. If you wish to be included in this directory, you must sign the Release Form.
Please send all forms to:
Administrative Office of the Courts
Court Interpreting Services
100 Millcreek Park
Frankfort, KY 40601
E-mail Court Interpreting Services
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Requirements for being listed on the AOC Interpreter Directory |
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Certified and registered interpreters shall:
Comply with the certification and continuing education requirements established by the AOC Court Interpreting Services Division;
Comply with the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Update their personal information on file with the AOC. Information Form.
Have an acceptable criminal background report. The AOC shall perform a criminal background check annually on all interpreters listed on the AOC Interpreter Directory
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Continuing Education |
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Continuing education is required by the KCOJ and the AOC to ensure that the interpreters who serve in state courts maintain and improve their interpreting skills, and that the interpreters are in compliance with the Code of Professional Responsibility.
The AOC shall require both certified and registered interpreters to complete a minimum of twenty four (24) hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) during each two (2) year period of qualification status. Interpreters must have at least four (4) hours of education in ethics during each two year period. Each clock hour of activity shall be counted as one (1) CEU.
Proof of compliance with the continuing education units and the required court observation hours shall be submitted to the AOC Court Interpreting Services Division bi-annually before July 1.
CEUs may be earned by attending courses, workshops, lectures, or other activities which have topics relevant to court procedures and court interpreting where attendance is monitored and verifiable. An interpreter may also receive CEUs for instructing, training, or presenting at a pre-approved activity. The AOC shall require verification of attendance or participation through the completion of the Continuing Education Form.
Please send all forms to:
Administrative Office of the Courts
Court Interpreting Services
100 Millcreek Park
Frankfort, KY 40601
E-mail Court Interpreting Services
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Guidelines and Policies |
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