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Foreign Language Interpreter's Duties—Civil And Small Claims (For Noncertified And Nonregistered Interpreters)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2008

This form provides instructions to noncertified and nonregistered foreign language interpreters about their duties in civil and small claims court. It outlines rules for how the interpreter must act, what they must interpret, and when they must tell the judge about a problem.

The court describes it as: Explains the duties of a noncertified and nonregistered foreign language interpreter in civil and small claims matters.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

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

This document is used to explain the responsibilities of an interpreter who has not been certified or registered by the court system.

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Common questions

Who should use this form?
This form is for foreign language interpreters who are not certified or registered by the court. It is approved for optional use.
What is the interpreter's main job?
The interpreter's job is to repeat exactly what is said by others, without summarizing or giving opinions. They must interpret everything said in open court.
What should the interpreter do if they are unsure of something?
If the interpreter is unsure of what was said, they must stop interpreting and tell the judge that they need clarification before continuing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2008.

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