Is there a code of ethics that judiciary interpreters and translators must follow?
NAJIT has a Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities which is binding on all its members. The Administrative Office of the United States District Court has developed standards for performance and professional responsibility. The states that belong to the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts have also developed codes of ethics for judiciary interpreters and translators, which may vary in format, but are based on the National Center for State Courts’ Model Code and cover the same ethical principles. CourtEthics.org has a compendium of interpreter codes in the states.
