State resources

State search (map). Find details on each state's language access program, code of ethics, testing schedule, and process for interpreter scheduling, budgeting, and more.

State-specific resources. Includes state bench books and resource guides; interpreter discipline and payment policies; and sign language and other training resources.

Council of Language Access Coordinators

Operating Procedures. Review the operating procedures which provide a structural framework for CLAC members.

Charter. Learn the details about CLAC's purpose, organizational relationships, meetings and more.  

Guides and standards

Testing Manual for Program Managers

Guide to Translation of Legal Materials

Interpreter Information (for program managers)

Language Identification Guide 

American Bar Association Standards for Language Access in Courts. These standards are intended to assist courts in designing, implementing, and enforcing a comprehensive system of language access services that is suited to the needs of the communities they serve.

DOJ Guidance: Provides Deptartment of Justice guidance in regards to translation and language access issues in the courts.