This document provides procedures for the court to follow when appointing an interpreter. It is not a form that a regular person fills out to start a case.

What is the difference between provisional and temporary appointment?

A provisional appointment is for a longer period, while a temporary appointment is only for one single, brief, routine court matter.

Are there limits on how often an interpreter can be appointed this way?

Yes, the rules list limits on how many court days a noncertified interpreter can work in a calendar year for both provisional and temporary appointments.

INT-100-INFOMandatory

Procedures to Appoint a Noncertified or Nonregistered Spoken Language Interpreter

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2025

This information sheet explains the rules and steps courts must follow when they need to appoint an interpreter who is not officially certified or registered. It details processes for both temporary and provisional appointments when a certified interpreter is unavailable.

The court describes it as: Explains the procedures courts must follow to provisionally qualify or temporarily use a noncertified or nonregistered spoken language interpreter.

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Where this fits in a case

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Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This information is used by courts when they cannot find a certified or registered interpreter for a case. It outlines the steps for the court to temporarily or provisionally appoint someone else to interpret.

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Common questions

Who uses this form?: This document provides procedures for the court to follow when appointing an interpreter. It is not a form that a regular person fills out to start a case.
What is the difference between provisional and temporary appointment?: A provisional appointment is for a longer period, while a temporary appointment is only for one single, brief, routine court matter.
Are there limits on how often an interpreter can be appointed this way?: Yes, the rules list limits on how many court days a noncertified interpreter can work in a calendar year for both provisional and temporary appointments.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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