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How to Find an Interpreter

1 Search for an Indiana interpreter

The Supreme Court has certified or qualified more than 160 interpreters in 10+ languages.
Search the Interpreter Registry

2 Find an out-of-state interpreter

Always choose a court-certified or court-qualified interpreter, even one from out of state.

Visit ncsc.org

3 Request help finding an interpreter

Complete a form to request help finding a certified or qualified interpreter.

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Court-Certified vs. Court-Qualified

Court-certified and court-qualified interpreters have been trained and tested through Indiana's court interpreter certification program. The difference between an interpreter that is certified and one that is qualified has to do with the oral exam. The National Center for State Courts provides the oral exam content, but if there is no oral exam for the language in which an interpreter seeks to be certified, their credential is listed as "qualified" instead. This is more common for languages and dialects spoken by smaller populations.

Regardless of the certified or qualified credential, interpreters who have completed Indiana's court interpreter certification program are preferred over other types of interpreters in most situations. For a clear understanding of which type of interpretation is appropriate for various types of court interactions:

Read "Not Open to Interpretation: When courts are and are not obligated to provide interpreter services"

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