Become a Court Interpreter

Court Interpreter Training and Testing

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. For the steps all interpreter-candidates must follow to become Certified Court Interpreters or Register Court Interpreters, please review the Idaho Court Interpreter Policy Manual.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Statewide Language Access Office at (208) 947-7554 or (email form: [email protected]).

Idaho Court Interpreter Orientation - $100

Online

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.

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Ethics Review & Written Exam Prep-Class- $200 in-state/$250 out-of-state

Online (Zoom) | April 13 & 27

6-9 p.m.

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: March 13

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Skill-Building Workshop - $100

Online (Zoom) | June 8 & 22

6-9 p.m.

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: May 29

Note: Only individuals who have already passed the written English proficiency exam may register for the workshop.

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Advanced Skill-Building Workshop - $250

Online (Zoom) | August 4, 11, 18, 25, & September 1, 8, 15, 22

7-8 p.m.

Eight 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: July 17

Note: This is an optional workshop designed to assist participants to further develop their interpretation skills. Only individuals who have already passed the written english proficiency exam may register for this workshop.

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Learn More at National Center for State Courts

Legal Glossaries and Dictionaries (NCSC)Self-assessment and study tools (NCSC)