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Vol. 70, No. 9, September
1997
Resources for Learning
about Court Interpreter Issues
The Wisconsin Court Interpreters Handbook (1986-87): A Guide for Judges,
Lawyers, Interpreters and Citizens explains the practical logistics of how,
when and where to request interpreters. The 20-page pamphlet is available
from the court administrators in the 10 judicial administrative district
offices (see the 1997 Wisconsin Lawyer Directory, page 466).
The court administrators also keep a list of the interpreters frequently
used in their areas. The Director of State Court's Office is updating the
handbook. Send any suggestions to Kathleen Murphy, Deputy Director, Office
of Court Operations, 110 E. Main St., #315, Madison, WI 53703.
On Sept. 24-26, Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Richard S. Brown and
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Elsa C. Lamelas will moderate a breakout
session during the Annual Judicial Conference to discuss issues surrounding
language interpreting, the deaf and the hearing impaired.
Similar issues are the subject of the Court Interpreting Brainstorming
Group, which meets on an ongoing basis. For more information about this
informal group, call Gail Richardson at (608) 267-8820. |