Language Access Coordinator Contact
Erin Caldwell
Program Manager for Interpreter Services
Office of Language Access
Massachusetts Trial Court
One Center Plaza, 9th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Phone: 781-400-0476
Email: erin.caldwell@jud.state.ma.us
Interpreter Statues and Rules: M.G.L. c. 221C
Coordination/Supervision of Interpreters: Central Office of Court Interpreter Services certifies interpreters and schedules interpreters for court events; list of interpreters available at https://www.mass.gov/doc/list-of-court-interpreters-available-for-out-of-court-assignments/download
Cost of Interpreter Services (including fees to freelance and salaries of staff interpreters): Unknown.
Budget for Language Access Program (not including direct interpreter services): Unknown.
Funding for Language Access Program: State judiciary budget
Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (spoken language): $65,000 - $93,000
Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (sign language): N/A
Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified spoken language): Half-day rates: $125 screened, $200 certified; full day rates: $200 screened, $300 certified; otherwise hourly ($26/hr screened, $40/hr certified, 2-hour minimum)
Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified sign language): $51-$75/hr; see http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/mcdhh/sign-language-interpreter-rates-fy16.pdf
Difference in Pay between Spanish and LOTS Interpreters: No difference