The Idaho Courts strive to ensure access for all persons, including those with limited English proficiency or those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing by developing training programs that enhance the quality of interpretation and increase the availability of qualified interpreters in the courts. Click here for the steps all interpreter-candidates must follow to become Certified Court Interpreters or Register Court Interpreters.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Statewide Language Access Office at (208) 947-7554 or [email protected].
2024
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LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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02/20/24 (Ongoing)
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Online |
Intro to Court Interpretation- $100
Self-paced, language neutral, online course designed to provide an orientation to new interpreter-candidates and prepare them for the written screening exam. This course is a prerequisite to the written screening and the oral certification exam.
Click here for course description. Click here to register.
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05/07/24
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Online (Zoom) |
Ethics Review & Written Exam Prep-Class- $100
Six-hour language neutral course designed to further develop new interpreter’s understanding of ethical values and the limitations that affect the work they perform. The class will also assist interpreters in preparing for the written screening exam. This course is a prerequisite to the written screening and the oral certification exam.
Registration deadline: 04/19/24
Click here for course description. Click here to register.
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| 06/10/24 | In-person |
Written English Proficiency Exam- $50
Note: Only individuals who have already completed the Intro to Court interpretation & Ethics classes (former Orientation Workshop) may register for the exam.
Click here to register. |
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07/09/24 & 07/16/24 (6-9 pm) |
Online (Zoom) |
Skill-Building Workshop - $60
Eight hour workshop designed to understand and provide hands on practice of all modes of interpretation in preparation for the oral examination. This workshop is language neutral. Optional- Highly Recommended.
Note: Only individuals who have already passed the written English proficiency exam may register for the workshop.
Click here to register.
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08/01/24 |
Online |
Advanced Skill-Building Workshop - $200
Ten hour in-person and/or online workshop designed to hone and improve all three modes of interpretation. Features hands on practice, feedback and study plan development for those who have already taken and passed the written examination..
Click here to register.
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10/25/24 and 11/01/24
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Boise |
Oral Certification Exam- $250
Note: Only individuals who have passed the written English proficiency exam may register for the exam.
Registration deadline: 09/27/24
Click here to register.
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2025
| DATE |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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01/02/25
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Online |
Intro to Court Interpretation- $100
Self-paced, language neutral, online course designed to provide an orientation to new interpreter-candidates and prepare them for the written screening exam. This course is a prerequisite to the written screening and the oral certification exam.
Click here for course description. Click here to register.
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04/14/25 and |
Online (Zoom) |
Ethics Review & Written Exam Prep-Class- $150
Six-hour language neutral course designed to further develop new interpreter’s understanding of ethical values and the limitations that affect the work they perform. The class will also assist interpreters in preparing for the written screening exam. This course is a prerequisite to the written screening and the oral certification exam.
Registration deadline: 03/11/25
Click here for course description. Click here to register.
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| 05/23/25 | In-person |
Written English Proficiency Exam- $50
Note: Only individuals who have already completed the Intro to Court interpretation & Ethics classes (former Orientation Workshop) may register for the exam. Registration deadline: 05/09/25
Click here to register. |
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06/09/25 |
Online (Zoom) |
Skill-Building Workshop - $60
Eight hour workshop designed to understand and provide hands on practice of all modes of interpretation in preparation for the oral examination. This workshop is language neutral. Optional- Highly Recommended.
Registration deadline: 05/30/25
Note: Only individuals who have already passed the written English proficiency exam may register for the workshop.
Click here to register.
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08/05/25 |
Online (Zoom) |
Advanced Skill-Building Workshop - $200
Ten hour in-person and/or online workshop designed to hone and improve all three modes of interpretation. Features hands on practice, feedback and study plan development for those who have already taken and passed the written examination..
Registration deadline: 07/18/25
Click here to register.
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10/31/25 and 11/07/25
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Boise |
Oral Certification Exam- $250
Note: Only individuals who have passed the written English proficiency exam may register for the exam.
Registration deadline: 09/30/25
Click here to register.
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ALL TRAININGS ARE TENTATIVE. PLEASE CHECK BACK HERE FOR ANY CHANGES OR REQUEST TO BE ON OUR MAILING LIST.
Please contact the Statewide Language Access Office if you have questions and wish to be on the mailing list for future trainings.
Learn More at National Center for State Courts
Policies, Guidelines, Instructions & Forms
- Idaho Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters in the Judiciary
- Idaho Court Administrative Rule 52
- Idaho Court Administrative Rule 52.1
- Interpreter Policy Manual
- Compensation Policies for Freelance Interpreters
- Interpreter Invoice - Instructions
- Interpreter Billing Statement (2024)
- Sample Contract in Word or PDF
Continuing Education Forms
Statewide Language Access Office
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (208) 947-7554
Idaho Supreme Court
P.O. Box 83720
451 W. State Street
Boise, ID 83720-0101
The Idaho Courts rely heavily on an interpreter’s skills, performance and integrity in his or her duties, regardless of whether or not the interpreter is certified. If you feel that an interpreter’s performance is inconsistent with the Idaho Code of Professional Responsibilities for Interpreters in the Judiciary, state law, Supreme Court rule or order or administrative policy, please complete the enclosed form. The Language Access Office takes all complaints against interpreters seriously. Your complaint will be given full attention and will be resolved as quickly as possible.
Complaint Form / Formulario de Quejas
