Legal Interpreting

Deposition Needs Interpreter? Be Mindful of these 4 Points

When an interpreter is required for a deposition, preparation is key for success and efficacy. Remembering the following recommendations will help avoid common problems that can occur when using interpreters. Notice of Deposition: Although certified court interpreters are proficient in language and knowledgeable in legal terminology, they don’t know everything. Would you send a labor […]

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Consecutive, Simultaneous and Sight Interpreting in Court: When and Why

Legal Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / February 16, 2018 / consecutive interpreting, court interpreter, Court Interpreting, language services, Legal Interpreting, sight interpreting, simultaneous, simultaneous interpreting, spanish, Translation, Workers compensation

Certified and professional court interpreters utilize three different modes of interpretation under different circumstances. This article will discuss the different modes and explain why they are needed and when they are used. Consecutive Interpreting: Consecutive interpreting allows the speaker (the source) to complete while the interpreter is attentively listening. Once the interpreter has captured and

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How do I schedule an interpreter because every SC county is different?

1 Comment / Legal Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / January 12, 2018 / court interpreter, language services, Legal Interpreting, simultaneous, spanish, workers comp., Workers compensation, workers' comp

South Carolina has a unified court system. However, many attorneys have asked us this question because South Carolina doesn’t seem to have a uniform standard system for scheduling interpreters. For this reason, we would suggest always starting at the top. Court Administration: This office was established in 1973 to assist the Chief Justice (currently Donald

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Our Legal Interpreting Statement

Legal Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / December 16, 2017 / Court Interpreting, interpreting, language services, Legal Interpreting, simultaneous, spanish, Workers compensation

Has the accuracy of an interpreter ever been questioned? Have you struggled to find an interpreter who then fails to appear? Have you ever experienced interpreter-related delays? Challenge Court interpreters practice in all legal areas. Finding highly qualified, dependable, professional court interpreters often seems almost impossible. Money is lost every time an appointment is

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When Good People Are Unethical: ADVOCACY

Medical Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / December 4, 2017 / Business ethics, Healthcare interpreting, Hospital Interpreter, interpreting, Legal Interpreting, Medical interpretation, medical interpreter, workers comp., Workers compensation

Imagine this. Instead of hiring a professional interpreter who is familiar with and cognizant of the code of ethics, an untrained bilingual person is hired to simply cover the assignment. Without proper knowledge and training, the bilingual person serving as an “interpreter” will most likely unconsciously commit serious ethical violations while at the same

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Sexual Harassment & Interpreting

Conference Interpreting, Interpreting for company meetings, Legal Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / November 28, 2017 / Assuring accuracy for your peace of mind, Business ethics, Conference Interpreting, ethics, interpreters, interpreting, language services, Legal Interpreting, Sexual harassment training, simultaneous

Sexual harassment is a very big issue on the minds of most people this year. The list of Hollywood power players accused of harassment or abuse is immense, perhaps only outdone by the list of politicians. What makes the story all the more interesting is that fact that more and more women have mustered the

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Life-Changing Opportunity at Greer Court

Ethics, Legal Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / November 18, 2017 / Court, court interpreter, ethics, language services, Legal Interpreting

Sometimes I like to watch Emily interpret in court. I take a seat somewhere among the other people and just observe. Sure, you might think I’m prejudiced because she is my wife, but in my professional opinion, she does a super job! I really love watching a professional do her thing at the top of

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Assuring Accuracy with Certified Court Interpreters

Legal Interpreting / EOAlfonso / October 23, 2017 / Court, court interpreter, interpreting, language services, Legal Interpreting

When a civil complaint is filed in court, a person is arrested, or a petition for child custody is presented, the legal process begins. When any of the parties involved speaks limited or no English, the danger exists for unfair treatment and infringement upon an individual’s due process rights. During the legal process, a

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Qualification and Training of Court Interpreters

Legal Interpreting, Workers' Comp / Jeffrey Alfonso / September 17, 2017 / Court, court interpreter, Legal Interpreting, Workers compensation

Whether spoken or written, words lost or miscommunicated due to inadequate interpretation or translation may interfere with the court’s ability to determine the facts and administer justice. For limited English proficient (LEP) individuals, accurate interpretation is the only way that they communicate their side of the story, preserve their evidence for the record, and challenge

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The Importance of No Cost Language Services

Ethics, Interpreting, Legal Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting, Workers' Comp / Jeffrey Alfonso / August 19, 2017 / Assuring accuracy for your peace of mind, Court, court interpreter, interpreter ethics, Legal Interpreting, Workers compensation

It is important for courts not to burden limited English proficient (LEP) parties by charging them for court interpreting services, an approach that is fraught with problems. Providing certified (and qualified when certification in a language is unavailable) interpreter assistance at no cost to the parties serves the interests of all involved. An LEP person

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Deposition Needs Interpreter? Be Mindful of these 4 Points

Consecutive, Simultaneous and Sight Interpreting in Court: When and Why

How do I schedule an interpreter because every SC county is different?

Our Legal Interpreting Statement

When Good People Are Unethical: ADVOCACY

Sexual Harassment & Interpreting

Life-Changing Opportunity at Greer Court

Assuring Accuracy with Certified Court Interpreters

Qualification and Training of Court Interpreters

The Importance of No Cost Language Services

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