Ethics Refresher-Ethics Refresher Supplemental Resources

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The Ethics Refresher Training Series Supplemental Resources Document provides guidance and resources for California court interpreters to ensure they comply with professional ethics and standards. It includes links to essential documents such as the "Professional Standards and Ethics for California Court Interpreters," California's Rules of Court, and the "California Court Interpreter Credential Review Procedures."<br /><br />In practical terms, the document offers sample language for various court scenarios, including how to introduce oneself, request repetitions or clarifications, report impediments, request breaks, review terminology, correct the record, maintain impartiality, and avoid conflicts of interest. For instance, interpreters are advised on how to ask judges to request speakers to slow down or clarify terms if they are unfamiliar. They are instructed on politely refusing gifts due to ethical duties and the necessity of taking breaks to maintain accuracy.<br /><br />There are specific scripts for maintaining professional boundaries, such as stating, "I am not an attorney" and "I can only interpret what I hear." Additionally, it provides directions on handling conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and declining gifts to maintain impartiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.<br /><br />The document also addresses remote interpreting, providing a sample email template for coordinating with a virtual partner, including suggestions for pre-court communication methods to ensure smooth proceedings.<br /><br />Overall, this comprehensive guide equips court interpreters with the necessary tools and knowledge to perform their duties ethically and effectively, ensuring adherence to professional standards while maintaining impartiality and accuracy in their translations.

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Please take time to review this document. It will provide links referenced in the modules as well as other useful information. This document is regularly updated.

Keywords

Ethics

Court Interpreters

California

Professional Standards

Impartiality

Conflicts of Interest

Remote Interpreting

Confidentiality

Terminology Review

Sample Scripts