Have you ever interviewed someone who did not meet the qualifications? Did you feel cheated out of your precious time? After all, that’s at least an hour that you will never have again. Have you ever hired someone and later discovered that person misrepresented his qualifications? You have squandered more resources and money with no […]
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Most people take vacation. It is necessary for one to relax, rejuvenate, and recharge oneself to return to duty. When someone capable will cover the vacationing individual, the person leaves with a sense of relief. Staff interpreters also take vacation, but court dockets continue to be heard in their absence. The solution? Contract court interpreter
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Judges are busy court officers. They have many hearings and trials to preside. Additionally, they attend continuing education and serve on various committees. When a judge hears a matter that has a limited English proficient (LEP) individual, a court interpreter will be needed. How does the judge know that the interpreter will truly comply with
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Thankfully, most people are law-abiding residents. Nevertheless, this does not mean that they avoid civil actions. Some of the most unsettling experiences these individuals have are eviction and child custody proceedings. Ejectment from one’s established residence can cause great upheaval in that resident’s life. Property and emotional well-being can be lost. When divorcing and/or never
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A deaf man convicted of DUI had his conviction overturned on appeal because he was denied a sign language interpreter during his trial. http://lawblog.legalmatch.com/tag/conviction-overturned/ (2011) The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a drug and gun conviction on the grounds that a district judge erred by admitting comments made by the suspect after he
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Mr. Martinez is scheduled to appear in court. When he arrives at the courthouse, he asks the receptionist, “Hello, I go court?” She points to some security guards next to an X-ray machine. The very nervous and somewhat confused man approaches them and says, “Hello, I go court?” They gesture for him to clear his
Court Programs and Services Need Language Access Read More »
Federally funded state courts are required to provide language services to all people, regardless of the language they speak or their English proficiency. Failure to provide access can interfere with the capacity of state courts to accurately evaluate the facts and fairly administer justice. Below is a list of six essential steps every state must
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To err is human, to forgive is divine. That saying is apropos in many facets of life. Many individuals (with no formal training in teaching foreign languages) mistakenly overestimate not only their ability but also the ability of others to intelligibly and fluently speak another language. There are people who understand English very well, but
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Trials are expensive. A good number of lawyers love them. Some attorneys hate them. Many persons have vowed to have their day in court, and that day usually involves a trial. Disagreements are why trials exist. When individuals cannot agree or are at an impasse, this formal examination is brought before a competent court of
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Imagine this scenario. Instead of hiring a professional interpreter, familiar and cognizant of the code of ethics, an untrained bilingual person is hired to simply cover the assignment, a warm body. Without proper knowledge and training, the bilingual person who interprets most likely will unconsciously commit serious ethical violations, all the while believing she is
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Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
