What is a certified translator or interpreter?
To become certified, translators and interpreters must pass the appropriate exams offered by a recognized certifying agency, such as American Translators Association (ATA) or the state courts (e.g.: Superior Court of California), and comply with the Code of Ethics, continuing education, and other requirements. The applicants are tested in their fluency in both the source and the target languages, as well as translation and/or interpreting skills in particular areas of expertise, e.g.: legal, medical, or technical. ATA runs a certification program consisting of written tests in more than 20 language pairs. The Administrative Office of the Courts and the Judicial Council of California run the Court Interpreters Program and facilitate the process for taking the state certification test and becoming a Certified Court Interpreter, which includes both written and oral exams. They also monitor the compliance of court interpreters with the Code of Ethics and continuing education requirements (
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