Welcome to the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program (ACICP).
Courts are required to have current staff interpreters credentialed at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level. Any new court employee providing interpreting services is 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. Additionally, courts are expected to show a preference for those interpreters who are credentialed whenever contracting with freelance interpreters.
General Qualifications:
- Each court in the state hires interpreters individually, and may conduct testing or require certain skills and interpreting experience.
- We encourage individuals interested in becoming a court interpreter to review the National Center for State Courts "
Qualifications for Court Interpreting" and self-assessment tool.
Education:
- Various colleges, universities, and professional organizations offer courses and seminars in court interpreting throughout Arizona and other states.
- The National Center for State Courts, State Interpreter Certification webpage provides a list of programs
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