Language Access Coordinator Contact
Ryan Mouser, Language Access Program Manager
Administrative Office of the Courts
511 Union Street, Suite 600
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: (615) 741-2687
Email: ryan.mouser@tncourts.gov
Website
Code of Ethics or Professional Conduct
Interpreter Statutes and Rules
Coordination/Supervision of Interpreters: Credentialed at State Level/Scheduled at Local Level
Cost of Interpreter Services (including fees to freelance and salaries of staff interpreters): $1 Million - $3 Million
Budget for Language Access Program (not including direct interpreter services: $1 Million - $3 Million
Funding for Language Access Program: Legislative Appropriation
Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (spoken language): Unknown
Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (sign language): Unknown
Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified spoken language): $25 - $50 per hour, Hourly rate depends on credentials. May be more than $50 per hour if LOS interpreter. Rule 42 provides hourly rate information
Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified sign language): Unknown
Difference in Pay between Spanish and LOTS Interpreters: Highest hourly rate for Spanish interpreters is $50. LOTS may be up to $75 per hour pursuant to judge's discretion as provided in Rule 42
Minimum Certification Requirements: Registered Interpreter: TN Ethics and Skills Building Workshop; Written Exam at 80%; Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in English and target language; Background Check; Oath of Office Certified Interpreter: Pass all above mentioned steps; Pass NCSC Oral Examination at 70%; Credential renewal, renewal fee and proof of completion of continuing education requirements must be completed every 3 years.