Is being bilingual sufficient to meet the standard to interpret court proceedings?
No. Certified court interpreters are highly skilled professionals who are able to perform well in the three modes of interpretation: simultaneous, consecutive, and sight. A court interpreter must have knowledge of court procedures, protocols and apply ethical standards required by the “Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters in the Oregon Courts.
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