Tuesday, October 2, 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Remote interpretation offers a cost-effective means to consistently provide reliable and qualified interpreting services to all jurisdictions in a wide variety of languages. This session will provide an overview of the policies, business models, business processes and technical standards that enable courts to utilize remote interpretation safely and legally. Panelists will discuss some of the issues and options, with an emphasis on a national cloud resource.
PRESENTERS:
- Dr. Thomas M. Clarke, Vice President of Research and Technology for the National Center for State Courts
- Ms. Sheryl Connolly, Trial Court Services Director for the Nebraska Administrative Office of the Courts
- Mr. Ervin Dimeny, Court Interpreting Services Manager for the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts
- Hon. Vanessa M. Dickson, Chief District Judge for the 14th Judicial District of Kentucky
- Hon. Patrick R. McDermott, County Judge for the 5th Judicial Circuit of Nebraska
RESOURCES:
Overview of NCSC Project: Remote Interpretation National Standards
Interim Report for NCSC Project: Remote Interpretation National Standards
A Pilot Study on Alternative Delivery Methods for Interpreter Services in Nebraska Courts (doc)
- Appendix I: Analysis of Cost Savings Using Video Versus Traditional Interpretation Methods
- Appendix II: Raw Data from the Study Sessions
A Pilot Study on Alternative Delivery Methods for Interpreter Services in Nebraska Courts (PowerPoint)