Bilingual individuals who speak English can put their skills to work as Court interpreters.

Court interpreters, who work as independent contractors, assist the courts in providing access to justice to court customers with limited English proficiency. Depending on their performance on written and oral exams, court interpreters are paid $25 to $55 per hour with a two-hour minimum.

Those interested in becoming an interpreter must participate in one of the upcoming Court Interpreter Orientation Workshops, which are mandatory before beginning work.

The following two-day workshops run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m:

Kona: April 2-3 at Keahuolū Courthouse (Kona courthouse)

Maui: April 10-11 at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College

Hilo: Apri 18-19 at Hale Kaulike (Hilo courthouse)

Oʻahu: April 26-27 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center

Kauaʻi: April 30-May 1 at Puʻuhonua Kaulike (Kauaʻi courthouse)

Registration forms are available on the Judiciary’s website and from the Office on Equality and Access to the Courts at 808-539-4860. The registration fee is $25.

Individuals interested in becoming a court interpreter must also pass a written English proficiency exam, court interpreter ethics exam, and criminal background check.