This book is designed for new interpreters who wish to become legal interpreters, and for working interpreters who wish to prepare for certification. The law regarding sign language interpretation has not been included, but most of these principles apply to that field as well. Attorneys and judges will also benefit from the practical tips and the legal information in this book. It is hoped all readers will gain a deeper appreciation of the rich art of legal interpretation.

Although the Appendices section of the book contains Oregon Statutes, The Federal Court Interpreter's Act, the Office of the U.S. Courts Interim Court Interpreter Regulations, and the Federal Court Certification and Qualification process are also covered.

Other topics include codes of conduct, bias and conflicts of interest, courtroom do's and dont's, certification, who pays interpreter fees, and language proficiency.

For more specific information, please refer to our table of contents here.