Can interpreters of languages for which no state certifying examination exists still interpret in court?
Yes. However, these individuals are strongly encouraged to attend the two-day court interpreter orientation workshop prior to serving as an interpreter in the Idaho courts. Is there a certification for sign language interpreters that is considered a functional equivalent to the certification exam administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts? Yes. The Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification has determined that the SC:L certification exam administered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf is a functional equivalent to the Consortium certification exam.
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