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Legal Interpreters
Legal interpreters have an important job. They make it possible for Limited English Speakers to have equal access to the legal system as mandated by law. Below you will find the code of ethics as well as some resources to aid you in your work.
Code of Ethics & Guidelines
- Code of Professional Responsibilities for Court Interpreters, Minnesota Judicial Branch (DOC)
- "About the Profession" from NAJIT
Resources for Legal Interpreters
National Interpreter Organizations
MN State Court Interpreter Program
- MN State Court Interpreter Program
- Search the MN Court Interpreter Roster
- Bench Card for Judges from the National Center for State Courts
Federal Court Interpreters
CEUs/Webinars
Legal Language Topics
- Advanced Legal Terminology & Procedures PowerPoint from March 2019 UMTIA workshop with Gennady Bronshteyn, JD
JOIN THIS COMMITTEE
Members of UMTIA in good standing can join the Legal Interpretation Committee in order to be part of the organization of events. Email us at info@umtia.org to connect.