American Sign Language (ASL) Training Series for California Court Interpreting-Interpreters in the Court

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This module from the California court's training series for ASL interpreters focuses on the roles of ASL interpreters in various court contexts, from courtrooms to clerk's offices. Interpreters work with deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind individuals, ensuring communication with judges, attorneys, and other court staff. The training covers the duties of interpreters, including providing simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation services without altering the message. It highlights the importance of ethical conduct as per Rule 2.890 of the California Rules of Court, emphasizing accuracy and completeness. The module also discusses team interpreting and preparing effectively for court assignments, stressing early arrival, understanding case details, and establishing effective communication with deaf or hard-of-hearing litigants before proceedings.

Keywords

ASL interpreters

court contexts

ethical conduct

team interpreting

communication