Idaho
Language Access Coordinator Contact
Santiago Barrios
Language Access Coordinator
Administrative Office of the Courts
Idaho Supreme Court
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0101
Phone: (208) 947-7554
Email: sabarrios@idcourts.net
Code of Ethics or Rules of Professional Conduct
Interpreter Statutes and Rules: ICAR 52 and ICAR 52.1
Coordination/Supervision of Interpreters: Coordination for services is done at the district or county level.
Cost of Interpreter Services (including fees to freelance and salaries of staff interpreters: $500,000 - $1 Million
Budget for Language Access Program (not including direct interpreter services): $0 - $50,000
Funding for Language Access Program: A combination of the Court's general operating budget (some of which originated from a legislative appropriation) and registration fees.
Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (spoken language): Unknown
Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (sign language): There are no salary positions for Sign Language Interpreters in the state.
Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified spoken language): $50.00 - $53.00
Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified sign language): $65.00 - $75.00
Difference in Pay between Spanish and LOTS Interpreters: Amount varies depending on specific language.
Minimum Certification Requirements: Orientation Workshop, NCSC 135-Q Multiple Choice Exam at 80%, Criminal or Background Check, Continuing Education Courses, Pass NCSC Oral Examination at 70%, Annual Fee