Interpreter Request Form

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Please submit this completed form as far in advance as possible, but preferably at least seven (7) business days before your scheduled court appearance or other court activity. Any requests not made prior to seven (7) business days before the scheduled court appearance cannot be guaranteed to have a Spoken Language Court Interpreter present.

The court pays the cost of Spoken Language Court Interpreters for indigent parties with state funds. If you are not indigent, the Trial Court Administrator is required by law to recover Spoken Language Court Interpreter costs on behalf of the state. If you are found to have the ability to pay, you will be billed after your hearing for the costs of the service provided.

Spanish interpreters (Est.) - $60.00 an hour with a two hour minimum, plus travel costs.

Exotic interpreters (Est.) - $70.00 to $90.00 an hour with a two hour minimum, plus travel costs.

*Exotic Spoken Language Court Interpreters consist of languages such as Vietnamese, Bosnian, Laotian, Russian, Cambodian, Arabic, etc. Please call Court Administration 727-453-7177 for any questions relating to interpreters or cost estimates*.

Spoken Language Court Interpreters must be certified and approved by the court. You cannot bring a relative, friend or neighbor to act as an interpreter.

Persons with a disability needing reasonable accommodation in submitting their court related accommodation request may call 727-464-4062.

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