2026 INTERPRETER CONFERENCE
Join us on Saturday, January 21, 2026, for the Idaho Court Interpreter Conference. Topics will include languare access tools and services, interpreter ethics, vicarious trauma, roundtable dicussions, and more. Interpreters of all levels and languages are invited to attend. Registration cost includes lunch for in-person attendees.
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Ada County Courthouse
1st Floor - Public Hearing Room
200 W. Front st. Boise Idaho 83702
January 31, 2026
8:30am MST
$50
Agenda Items
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Welcome and Opening Comments | Honorable Robyn Brody |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Guardianship and Conservatorship | Jona Lagerstrom |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Involuntary Commitments | Honorable Jessica Lorello |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Interpreter Ethics | Dinorah Padro |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Child Protection Proceedings | Honorable Andrew Ellis |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Gridcheck/Zoom Simultaneous | Santiago Barrios |
| 1:00 – 2:30 | Vicarious Trauma | Ryan Porter |
| 2:45 – 3:30 | Juvenile Cases | Paul Shepherd |
| 3:45 – 4:30 | Round Table Discussion | Courtney Holthus |
Additional Information
- • The conference will be held indoors, and temperatures may run cool. Attendees are encouraged to dress in layers or bring a light sweater or jacket for comfort.
- • Refreshments: Coffee and light refreshments will be available throughout the day. Also, please remember that a working lunch will be provided at noon.
- • Breaks: A 15-minute break will follow each session.
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
