American Sign Language (ASL) Training Series for California Court Interpreting-ASL Supplemental Resource Document

ASL Supplemental Resource Document

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The "American Sign Language (ASL) Training Series Supplemental Resources Document" serves as a comprehensive guide comprising various resources specifically curated for ASL interpreters, especially in a legal context within California courts. Here's a summary of the contents:<br /><br />### Overview and Resources for California Courts:<br />- **Court Interpreters Program**: A dedicated resource page from the Judicial Council of California.<br />- **2020 Language Need and Interpreter Use Study**: A report discussing the demand and usage of interpreters.<br />- **Strategic Plan for Language Access**: Details plans to improve language access in courts.<br />- **Basics of Criminal Court**: An overview of criminal court basics and different types of court cases.<br /><br />### Guidelines for ASL Interpreters in Court:<br />- **Deaf Intermediary Interpreters**: Recommended guidelines for usage.<br />- **Access to Electronic Court Records**: How to access electronic records.<br />- **Legal Terminology Dictionary**: A dictionary provided by the University of Northern Colorado.<br /><br />### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):<br />- **Essentials for Court Interpreters**: A document outlining necessary knowledge and skills.<br />- **Code of Ethics**: Ethics guidelines for court employees.<br />- **Legal Toolkit**: Provided by Project CLIMB.<br /><br />### Professional Standards and Ethics:<br />- **Professional Standards**: Manual for court interpreters in California.<br />- **NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct**: Professional conduct code accessible via Google Drive.<br />- **California Rules of Court - Rule 2.890**: Professional conduct rules for interpreters.<br /><br />### Legal Terminology and Glossaries:<br />- **Multiple Glossaries and Dictionaries**: Covering courtroom phrases, self-help glossaries, and common legal terms.<br /><br />### Team Interpreting:<br />- Emphasizes the importance of standards and ethics, with repeated references to guidelines and codes of conduct.<br /><br />### Interpreting for Jurors:<br />- **Guidelines for Trials with Deaf Jurors**: New Jersey Judiciary guidelines.<br />- **Jury Instructions**: Sample instructions and glossaries for jurors.<br /><br />### ASL Remote Interpretation:<br />- **Guidelines**: Recommended practices for video remote interpreting (VRI).<br />- **Remote Hearings Resources**: Information on how to access and handle remote court hearings.<br />- **Technical Resources**: Links to Zoom and Webex support, alongside cybersecurity tip sheets.<br /><br />This document is an essential reference for ASL interpreters, providing them with crucial information, guidelines, and tools needed to effectively perform their duties in legal settings, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility across the judicial process.

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