Orientation

A two-day interpreter orientation program is offered four times a year around the state. The curriculum gives participants an overview of the needs and expectations of the court, with emphasis on ethical conduct, legal terminology, court procedure, and basic legal interpreting skills. It is appropriate for both foreign language and sign language interpreters. However, only sign language interpreters who hold at least a Certificate of Interpretation (CI) and Certification of Transliteration (CT) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) are eligible to attend.

Scholarships for speakers of certain refugee languages are available in 2009. Please contact our office to determine eligibility requirements:
Office of Court Operations
110 East Main Street Suite 410
Madison, WI  53705
Phone: (608) 266-8635

2009 orientation announcement and sample agenda

2009 orientation application - fillable

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