Interpreter Project

The Nebraska Judicial Branch is committed to providing access to justice to everyone, regardless of the language they speak. To ensure that individuals receive a fair opportunity to explain their case and participate in court, the Nebraska Supreme Court created the Court Interpreter Training and Certification Program, the Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters, and rules that explain the role of interpreters in court. This information, in addition to a roster of certified interpreters who are available to work in Nebraska courtrooms, is available in this section.

• Mission of the Interpreter Advisory Committee
• Rules Relating to Court Interpreters
• Code of Professional Responsibility and Interpreter Oath

Interpreter Coordinators

Raul Escobar (raul.escobar@nebraska.gov)

Adriana Hinojosa (adriana.hinojosa@nebraska.gov)

Court & Probation

• On-Call Interpreter Calendar
• Court Interpreter Registry
• Interpreter Protocol (2013)
• Court Interpreter Fee Schedule and Payment Policy
• Spanish Language Rights Advisement Video - County Courts

Interpreters

• Qualifications to Become a Court Interpreter

Payment

• Payment Form

Training

• Training and Testing Schedule
• Training and Testing Resources (from the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts)
• Continuing Education Compliance Form

CONTACT

Sheryl Connolly
Trial Court Services Director
1213 State Capitol
1445 K Street/P.O. Box 98910
Lincoln, NE 68509
402-471-2671