HONOLULU The Hawaii State Judiciary is seeking individuals who speak English and another language to become court interpreters. Register today for one of the workshops, completion of which is a mandatory requirement.
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Judiciary is seeking individuals who speak English and another language to become court interpreters. Register today for one of the workshops, completion of which is a mandatory requirement.
On Kauai, the workshop is slated March 10-11 at the Puuhonua Kaulike Courthouse in Lihue.
The deadline to register is Jan. 31. Registration forms are available on the Judiciary’s website and from the Office on Equality and Access to the Courts at 539-4860.
The registration fee is $50.
Individuals seeking to become a court interpreter must also pass a written English proficiency exam, court interpreter ethics exam, and criminal background check.
Court interpreters are independent contractors and not Judiciary employees. They assist the courts in providing access to justice to court customers with limited English proficiency. Depending on their performance on written and oral exams, court interpreters are paid $25 to $55 per hour with a two-hour minimum.
