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To work at the DC Courts and gain inclusion in the Interpreter Registry, interpreters must be certified or qualified to do so. They are also required to watch a video presentation and pass a quiz on the Interpreter Code of Ethics and rules of professional conduct. The information on this page is intended to assist interpreters in developing their skills and knowledge, and prepare them to work at the DC Courts.
See the presentations below covering the various canons in the DC Courts’ Interpreter Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct.You will also see a list of materials referenced in the presentations.
| Title | View |
|---|---|
| Welcome and Introduction - Judge Neal Kravitz | View |
| Code of Ethics, Professional Conduct, Standards: Module 1 - Introduction | View |
| Code of Ethics, Professional Conduct, Standards: Module 2 - Canons 1-2 | View |
| Code of Ethics, Professional Conduct, Standards: Module 3 - Canons 3-4 | View |
| Code of Ethics, Professional Conduct, Standards: Module 4 - Canons 5-7 | View |
| Code of Ethics, Professional Conduct, Standards: Module 5 - Canons 8-10 | View |
| Code of Ethics, Professional Conduct, Standards: Module 6 - Protocol, Next Steps | View |
Materials
| Title | Download |
|---|---|
| Script: Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Video Presentation | Download |
| DC Courts’ Code of Ethics | Download |
| Professional Code of Conduct and Courtroom Protocol | Download |
| Practice Standards | Download |
| Interpreter Quiz | Download |
