Court interpreters are needed across the state to enable Nebraska’s limited English proficient court users and probation clients to tell their own stories in their own words.

Court interpreter certification is an earned professional credential that requires substantial language skills in both English and a second language; a broad knowledge of English terms and court-related vocabulary; and verified ability to accurately interpret in a wide range of registers and subject matters.  

Being bilingual is not, in itself, sufficient for court interpreter certification.   Those who successfully certify as court interpreters have a native-like proficiency in both English and another language, allowing them to move seamlessly between two languages. 

Register for Interpreter Orientation, complete the Registration form, and return it with a $150.00 money order or cashier’s check to the address at the bottom of the form. Registration deadline is April 8, 2022.