Qualified courtroom interpreters must exude a professional demeanor from the first second they walk into a courtroom or law office. A strict code of ethics exists to protect the interpreter, while ensuring that he or she doesn't overstep boundaries at any point in time during their work.

Interpreting in legal settings is quite different from other forms of interpreting. In fact, it is almost a different discipline: there are massive differences in language, protocol, qualifications, roles and risks associated with legal interpreting.

Professional interpreting can have a significant impact on communication. This is especially true in the medical and legal field. If you are a lawyer, it’s quite likely that you will have a Limited English Proficient (LEP) client who may not be able to effectively communicate in English, requiring you to hire an interpreter.

Legal documents are rife with detailed legal terminology, which means that translating them into English is not so easy. Complex translations often require extra effort and qualified expertise: legal translators have certain abilities unlike any other type of translator. A quality legal translator should have several years of experience translating technical documents and a strong foundational understanding of your type of law.

Everyone knows about HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations for healthcare providers. We, at iTi, certainly sign our fair share of HIPAA agreements with all the healthcare providers we work with. It’s all about security and privacy double checked. As a language service provider to industries beyond healthcare, we also abide by Department of Defense specifications. We have a secure data center that complies with NIST SP 800-53 management, operational and technical standards. Our server room and servers were built to comply with department of defense standards. Your data is safe with us!  

You must go to court and you don’t speak the court’s language. In that case, could you get by with someone who can translate and interpret for you? No.