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Court Interpreters Program (CIP)
CIP strives to ensure access to the courts for persons with limited English proficiency or those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, by developing programs and practices that enhance the quality of interpretation and increase the availability of qualified interpreters in the courts.
What's New in California Court Interpreting?
A Year in Testing: July 2010 – July 2011
In 2010, California began using the same certification exams available to 43 other states around the country. Learn more statistics about who is passing these challenging exams. Highlights include: 92% of oral exam passers have completed training in interpretation. Yes- 92% Read More »Exam Information
Scheduling is now open for court interpreter written exams. Please visit this section for additional exam information.
Search for an Interpreter
Looking for a certified or registered court interpreter? You can find interpreters here.
News
Renewal and Professional Compliance Requirements Due by December 31
All interpreters must submit the $100 annual renewal fee.
Interpreters whose professional compliance period ends December 31, 2011 must also complete and submit the continuing education compliance form.
Please note the following updated information:
- You must submit your annual $100 renewal fee before December 31. Payment must be received by December 31.
- If you pay after the December 31 deadline, you will be assessed a $50 late fee ($100 annual fee plus $50 late fee). Payment must be received by the last day of February to avoid suspension of certification or registration status.
- If you pay between March 1 – June 30, you will be assessed a $250 reinstatement fee ($100 annual fee, $50 late fee plus $250 reinstatement fee) to avoid loss of certification or registration status.
| TOTAL DUE | MUST BE RECEIVED BY | |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Form and/or Annual Fee | $100 | December 31 |
| Add late fee if not received by December 31 | $150 | LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY |
| Add reinstatement fee if received after March 1 and before June 30 (Suspension period) | $400 | June 30 |
| Your certification or registration status will be REVOKED if payments are not received by June 30. | ||
- Trial Court Interpreters Program Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2009-10
- California Test Reciprocity for Consortium Oral Interpreting Exams
- Exam Grace Period for Registered Interpreters of Khmer and Punjabi
- Designation of Farsi for Certification
Resources
Prospective Interpreters
Resources for exploring the court interpreting profession and preparing to enter the profession
Current Interpreters
Resources for current court interpreters
Education Providers
Resources for trainers of interpreters
Reports
Some of the reports produced or sponsored by CIP include:
- 2010 Language Need and Interpreter Use Study: Report to the Legislature
- 2005 Language Need and Interpreter Use Study: Report to the Legislature
- California's Assessment of the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts' Exams
- Study of Court Interpreter Services in Civil Cases in California
About
Interested in the purpose and function of the Court Interpreters Program or the Court Interpreters Advisory Panel? This section contains background information on the program and the panel. It also answers common questions.
Information related to the Court Interpreters Advisory Panel and the Court Interpreter Program
