The Inlander

For those with limited English proficiency, the court system can be even more confusing, but Spokane County is working to improve access — in Spanish, Russian and more

Navigating the Spokane County Courthouse is confusing enough without a language barrier. Yet, until recently, there were very few resources to help people who speak limited to no English steer through ...
app.com

Monmouth County courts discriminated against people with poor English skills: feds

Following an investigation into discrimination by the Monmouth County courts, the U.S. Department of Justice has entered into a settlement with the New Jersey Judiciary to improve access to court ...
NJBIZ

NJ courts to improve access for non-English speakers after investigation

After a federal investigation found issues that impeded court access for non-English speakers, New Jersey’s court system will take steps to remove language barriers for individuals with limited ...
Bar and Bench

Each word is important: Supreme Court laments poor English translation of trial court verdict

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the judgment of a civil court was translated into English [Zoharbee and another ...
The Providence Journal

Kids as translators? Non-English speakers lack trained interpreters in RI's local courts

In recent years, interpretation in RI's District, Family and Superior courts has improved, but not in municipal and probate courts, where language interpretation is often informal and haphazard.