It’s not about being “nice.” It’s about “Equal Access to Justice.”

By Observer Editor • May 30, 2014
By Claudia E. Villalba One can say that the State of Florida is one of the states at the forefront in the implementation of remote interpreting as a cost-effective and time-saving solution to enable the state courts to provide necessary court interpreting services. An initiative... The post It’s not about being “nice.” It’s about “Equal Access to Justice.” appeared first on NAJIT.

The Mexican Deli Debacle: How Attorneys can Sabotage Themselves, Their Clients and You

By KShelly • May 16, 2014
We’ve all worked with attorneys who just don’t get it. There are those who simply refuse to learn how to work with interpreters, who fail to conduct a thorough preparation of their LEP clients for deposition or trial, who make no attempt to phrase questions... The post The Mexican Deli Debacle: How Attorneys can Sabotage Themselves, Their Clients and You appeared first on NAJIT.

Some Thoughts on Impartiality and Neutrality

By KMercado • May 9, 2014
  Oftentimes, the particulars of a case don’t make themselves known to the interpreter until he or she arrives in the courtroom. For plea hearing, the court may need the interpreter to interpret general instructions to the gallery. The public defender may need to speak... The post Some Thoughts on Impartiality and Neutrality appeared first on NAJIT.

The Staff Interpreter: Finding Balance

By JdlCruz • May 2, 2014
Without a doubt, a staffer can face precarious positions on an ethical level. We develop close relationships with those around us, and we become very knowledgeable about the processes in our courts. Such familiarity can lead us to become more likely to act outside our... The post The Staff Interpreter: Finding Balance appeared first on NAJIT.