Language Access in the California Courts

JdlCruz • January 30, 2015

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The result of an 18-month effort, the Judicial Council of California recently voted to approve an historic language services plan for the 58 superior courts in the state. The plan calls for a consistent statewide approach that will include the immediate formation of an implementation task force to recommend and develop ways to carry out the plan. Once again, California is a state to watch for judiciary interpreters. You can find the full press release here.

NAJIT wants to know! How does your home state approach language access, and what do you think about California’s new plan? Comment below!

* This PDF of the plan includes comments by various stakeholders and how the committee addressed those concerns – an excellent way to understand the final version more clearly!

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