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How do I become a Court Interpreter?

The Administrative Office of the Courts of New Mexico is committed to Justice. Providing equal access to Justice is the role of the court interpreter, whose duty it is to act as a medium between the court and anyone who needs language assistance.

The Courts are staffed with 86 interpreters at 7 justice centers who, together with over 250 additional contract interpreters, serve the court and public by providing access to justice in over 49 languages.

How to become a court interpreter.
Learn more about New Mexico’s Court Interpreter Program (CIP) and how to become an interpreter by visiting: http://www.nmcourts.gov/newface/court-interp/

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