The Judicial Branch is committed to providing
meaningful access to the court system and its programs and services. The Judicial Branch prohibits discrimination on
the basis of national origin, which include discrimination against persons who are limited English proficient.
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Who is a person with limited English proficiency?[+]
A person with limited English
proficiency is an individual who does not speak English as their primary language and who has a limited ability to read,
write or understand English.
How do I request an interpreter?[+]
Inform court staff as soon as possible, preferably before your court date, either in person or you may also call the courthouse associated with the pending matter, to let them know of your need for language assistance.
Do I need to pay for a court interpreter?[+]
No. The Judicial Branch provides
court interpreters at no cost to LEP individuals.
Is Spanish the only language available?[+]
No. The Judicial Branch provides
meaningful access through language assistance services regardless of an individual's language.
Does the Judicial Branch have forms translated into other languages?[+]
Yes, the Judicial Branch has many forms translated into Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish.
How do I become a court interpreter?[+]
The Connecticut Judicial
Branch Interpreter and Translator Services Unit is particularly interested in persons with strong language skills in
English together with any of the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Albanian, Chinese Cantonese, Korean,
Haitian Creole, Chinese Mandarin, Russian, and Vietnamese; but it will continue to offer qualifying examinations to
interpreter candidates for all languages. To learn more about the process for becoming a court interpreter, please see
here: https://jud.ct.gov/external/news/jobs/interpreter.htm
If you have any questions regarding services provided to individuals who are LEP, please email LEP@jud.ct.gov.