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With the implementation of the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program (ACICP), all courts with staff interpreters are required to have their current interpreters credentialed at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level. Any new court employee providing interpreting services hired after 6/30/17 will be required to hold an Arizona credential at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level.

In the event a credentialed candidate is not available at the time of recruitment, the court shall require the new employee to become credentialed at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level within 24 months of their date of hire.

Courts will be expected to show a preference for those interpreters who are credentialed whenever contracting with freelance interpreters.

NEW FOR 2023

New continuing education requirements have been adopted for ACICP credentialed interpreters to promote professional development. (ACJA § 7-301)

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The first step in the credentialing process for all interpreters is to register in the Arizona Court Interpreter Registry. Interpreters who are registered in the Arizona Court Interpreter Registry provide their resume and interpreting experience information, which will be shared with various court staff responsible for hiring and/or contracting interpreters on behalf of the Arizona courts. Information provided by registrants will NOT be posted on the internet and should not be considered a means of marketing services to the general public.

Resources and skills development
Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing (ACICP) Program		National Center for State Courts (NCSC)
?	Exercises that may help in skills development include the ACICP's Program Skill Building Exercises for Interpreters.	?	The NCSC created some Court Interpreter Practice Materials to assist with exam preparation and skill development.
?	Materials accompanying the ACICP's Ethics Class available online may help in skills development too. If you have already taken the course and need another copy of these materials, please contact [email protected].	?	The NCSC also compiled the Resources Guide for Court Interpreters, which includes test taking strategies, practice kits, sample tests and recordings, practice sites for idioms, glossaries, and many additional resources.
?	Interpreters looking to improve their English language skills may find the ACICP's Programs and Resources for English Language Learners document useful.	National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators Interpreters (NAJIT)
American Bar Association (ABA)		?	NAJIT publishes a blog for interpreters called the NAJIT Observer to share information, first-hand experiences, and occasional fun moment with colleagues. The forum often provides resources for interpreters of Languages Other Than Spanish (or LOTS).
?	The ABA webpage, How Courts Work, is an excellent resource for information about courts and legal procedure, steps in a trial, the human side of being a judge, and mediation.
		ACEBO
		?	ACEBO publishes a list of Recommended Reference Works that may be of value to some interpreters.

The information on this page is intended to assist interpreters in developing their skills and knowledge, as well as to share other resources they may find useful. If you know of a link that may be useful to interpreters, please contact the ACICP at [email protected].

Training and education programs for interpreters and translators

NCSC Class on Interpreting for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases

Arizona State University

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

New Mexico Center for Language Access

Southern California School of Interpretation