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Getting an Interpreter in Court

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How to Request a Foreign Language Interpreter

If English is not your main language and you can't meaningfully participate in court proceedings in English, you can ask for an interpreter to help you understand what is happening at court. Read this article to learn about asking for a court interpreter.

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Do-It-Yourself Request for Interpreter

If you don't speak or understand English very well, you can ask the court for an interpreter. Use this tool to draft a form to ask the court to get an interpreter for you. You can also use this tool to draft the form you use to ask someone to review the court’s denial of your request for an interpreter.

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