Kansas

Language Access Coordinator Contact
Lynette Stueve, Language Access Program Manager
Office of Judicial Administration
301 SW 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone
EmailLynette.Stueve@kscourts.gov
Website

Code of Ethics or Rules of Professional Conduct

Language Access Plan

Interpreter Statutes and Rules: 

K.S.A. 75-4351 et. seq.

Kan. Sup. Ct. Rule 1701, Language Access Committee

Kan. Sup. Ct. Rule 1702, Language Access Coordinators for Each Judicial District 

Kan. Sup. Ct. Rule 1703, Kansas Code of Professional Responsibility for Court Interpreters

Kan. Sup. Ct. Rule 1704, Interpreter's Acknowledgment and Agreement

Kan. Sup. Ct. Rule 1705, Kansas Judicial Branch Court Interpreter Orientation

Coordination/Supervision of Interpreters: At the local level

Cost of Interpreter Services (including fees to freelance and salaries of staff interpreters): $500,000 to $1 million/yr

Budget for Language Access Program (not including direct interpreter services): $0 to $50,000

Funding for Language Access Program: Direct expenses and interpreter costs: county level

Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (spoken language): $34,270/yr to $80,400/yr

Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (sign language): Unknown

Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified spoken language): The compensation range for qualified interpreters varies by locality. It can go significantly higher, but is typically $25-$50/hour

Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified sign language): $25-$50/hour

Difference in Pay between Spanish and LOTS Interpreters: Unknown

Minimum Certification Requirements: Interpreter qualifications and oath are set by statute, K.S.A. 75-4351 et. seq.

Dates and Locations of Testing and Training: Court Interpreter FAQs - KS Courts