Providing Services Outside the Courtroom

Tuesday, October 2, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

This workshop will focus on interpreters services provided outside of the courtroom, in the clerk’s office, in hallways, and at court-ordered programs/services.  The presenters will discuss best practices related to public encounters, including courthouse signage and training staff on how to handle requests for language access services.     

PRESENTERS:

Moderator: Mr. Arthur W. Pepin, Director, New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts 

  • Hon. Audrey J. S. Carrion, Associate Judge, Baltimore City Circuit Court, 8th Judicial Circuit of Maryland
  • Ms. Hanna Sanders, Access to Justice Coordinator, Maine Judicial Branch
  • Mr. David W. Slayton, Administrative Director, Texas Office of Court Administration

RESOURCES:

Maryland Access To Justice Posters

Maryland Brochure - Do You Need a Court Interpreter

Maryland Brochure - Working Effectively with Court Interpreters in the Courtroom Final for Printing

Hyperlinks to Maine's Documents

Maine Notice of Availability of Service

Lubbock County District Courts and County Courts at Law - Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan