Who fills out this form?

The person who needs the interpreter, called the Movant, fills out this form. You must print your full name on the form.

What does the form ask the court for?

The form asks the court to appoint a spoken language court interpreter so the Movant can participate in the hearing. It also asks the court to pay for the interpreter's costs.

Does this form require a fee?

The form mentions that the Movant is indigent and has attached a copy of a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

TC-PR-LI-104Legal-aid form

Motion to Appoint a Language Interpreter and Notice of Hearing

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This form is used to ask the court to appoint a language interpreter so that a person can participate in a hearing. It also serves as a notice to the other party about the date and time of the hearing.

The court describes it as: Use to request an interpreter. Set a hearing for motion, then notify the other party of the hearing.

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This form is used when a person who speaks little or no English needs an interpreter to participate in a court hearing. The person filing the form asks the court to order the county to pay for the interpreter's costs.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The person who needs the interpreter, called the Movant, fills out this form. You must print your full name on the form.
What does the form ask the court for?: The form asks the court to appoint a spoken language court interpreter so the Movant can participate in the hearing. It also asks the court to pay for the interpreter's costs.
Does this form require a fee?: The form mentions that the Movant is indigent and has attached a copy of a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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