Request an Interpreter & Solicitar una Intérprete

Request an Interpreter

The Superior Court is committed to providing Equal Access to Justice for all persons in Benton and Franklin Counties, regardless of their native tongue. Acknowledging that persons who speak a language, other than English, require special consideration to ensure meaningful access to the courts.  The Superior Court for Benton and Franklin Counties obtains interpreters to assist non-English speakers and hearing impaired individuals with court matters.

Scheduling an Interpreter

A request for interpreter should be made as far in advance as practical for a hearing or proceeding, but never less than of five (5) business days prior to the scheduled date.

When scheduling an interpreter for trial, parties and participants should submit their request for an interpreter two weeks prior to their scheduled trial date.  All trials, lasting ½ day or longer, requires two interpreters.  In cases of less commonly spoken languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), it generally takes longer to locate and schedule certified or qualified interpreters. 

Every effort is made to have an interpreter in person, however, in some cases an interpreter may be scheduled to interpret by phone for short matters. 

If you have a Juvenile case, please send your interpreter requests to jj.dependency@co.benton.wa.us.

Solicitar una Intérprete

El Tribunal Superior tiene el compromiso de ofrecer acceso a la justicia equitativo a todas las personas en los condados de Benton y Franklin, independientemente de su lengua nativa.  Reconociendo que las personas que hablan idioma que no es inglés requieren consideración especial para asegurar acceso significativo a los tribunales, la Corte Superior de los condados de Benton y Franklin obtienen intérpretes para ayudar a personas que no hablan inglés y las personas con deficiencias auditivas con asuntos judiciales.

Programar un Intérprete para Audiencia en la Corte

Partes y otros participantes que piden intérprete para audiencia en la corte deben hacer solicitud escrito dos semanas antes (nunca menos de 5 días judiciales) a Court Administration at SCRequests@co.benton.wa.us.  Puede tomar más tiempo para conseguir intérprete certificado en los casos de las lenguas menos habladas o interprete de lengua de signos Americana (ASL).  En algunos casos, un intérprete puede ser programado para interpretar por teléfono para asuntos cortos.

Haga clic abajo para verla lista completa de los intérpretes que son retenidos rutinariamente por el Tribunal de Justicia por los condados de Benton y Frankin.

SCRequests@co.benton.wa.us 

Find an Interpreter

Find an interpreter through the Administrative Office of the Courts

NOTICES TO INTERPRETERS

1. PLEASE SUBMIT INVOICES for BENTON COUNTY or FRANKLIN COUNTY to: SCRequests@co.benton.wa.us in compliance with the County's Services Rendered Policy.
2. RE SERVICES RENDERED AND CANCELLATION NOTICE: 

• • Invoice is due within 30 days of rendered services. PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise advised, Franklin and Benton Counties assume that 48 hours’ notice is sufficient time to cancel interpreter services to avoid incurring costs. If your assignment settles/cancels outside of the 48 hours’ notice, Benton and Franklin Counties reserve the right to re-assign the interpreter services to another assignment within our bi-county judicial district (i.e., assisting with dockets or special sets) for the duration of billed time.