Legal Interpreters are not restricted to only courtroom proceedings. In fact, Sign Language Certified: Legal Interpreters are privileged to all appropriate accommodation interactions between attorneys and their deaf clients, especially during depositions, witness interviews, administrative or legislative hearings.
Court-ordered treatment, education programs or meetings between deaf defendants and representatives of the court are also settings within the legal arena where qualified Legal Interpreters should be utilized.
Qualified and Certified Legal Interpreters develop a unique skill set, enabling them to facilitate spoken, legal jargon clearly without interjecting personal bias or beliefs. Highly skilled Legal Interpreters are able to convey legal messages comprehensively for full deaf participation in the justice system. Civil rights award Deaf people the opportunity to have appropriate access to qualified Legal Interpreters. Specific and special expertise in this interpreting setting is of the utmost importance.
