Language Services Program

You may have the right to a court-appointed interpreter.
If one is not provided, call
1.888.317.3177
Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Language Services Program
Supreme Court of Ohio
65 South Front Street, 6th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3431
Phone: 614.387.9404
Fax: 614.387.9409
E-mail: InterpreterServices@sc.ohio.gov
Manager:
Bruno G. Romero
614.387.9403
Language Services Program Coordinator:
Quincella Harrison
614.387.9404
Roster interpreters are available telephonically and via video to assist courts.
The Language Services Program provides courts with technical assistance, training, resources and policy recommendations to improve equal access to courts in cases involving limited English proficient, deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Technical assistance is provided through consultation with local courts and dissemination of publications related to language access. The program provides technical services through the administration of testing, certification and credentialing of court interpreters. Training is offered to court staff, judges, magistrates, attorneys and other legal professionals on matters related to language access. Specialized training is offered to interpreters preparing for certification and credentialing. The program also develops resources to ensure consistency in the use of language services throughout the state.
NEW! Training Video
Appointment of Court Interpreters Under Sup.R. 88-89
Bench Cards
Appointment & Credentialing of Foreign Language Interpreters (2021)
Language Services in Case or Court Function and Ancillary Court Services (2021)
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) in Ohio Courts (2021)
Working With Interpreters for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons in the Courts (2021)
Working With Telephonic Interpretation Services in Courts (2021)
Online Court Interpreter Training
Legal Requirements for Language Access
Court Interpreter Certification Forms
Certified and Provisionally Qualified Interpreter Roster
Language Services Program Resources
General Resources for Court Interpreters
Advisory Committee on Language Services

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