Language Access Coordinator Contact
Susana Torres
Program Manager for Interpreter Training
Office of Court Interpreter Services
Massachusetts Trial Court
Office of Court Management
Two Center Plaza, 9th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Email: susana.torres@jud.state.ma.us
Phone: 617-878-0261
Website
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