The Role of the Court Interpreter in the New Jersey Judiciary — brochure provides information about the responsibilities of professional court interpreters in the New Jersey court system. This brochure outlines the various roles that court interpreters play in helping to ensure fair and equitable access to justice. These roles include: 1. Verbatim Interpreting: Court interpreters provide verbatim interpreting in all legal proceedings. This includes accurately and faithfully interpreting everything that is said by the parties and the court. 2. Sight Translation: Court interpreters provide sight translation of all written documents that are presented in court. This includes translating legal documents from English to a foreign language, and vice versa. 3. Liaison Interpreting: Court interpreters provide liaison interpreting during court proceedings. This involves conveying the overall meaning of the proceedings to the non-English speaking parties involved, and assisting them in understanding the proceedings. 4. Cultural Mediation: Court interpreters provide cultural mediation and help bridge the gap between the court and the parties involved. This includes assisting the court in understanding the cultural context of the legal issue and helping to ensure that everyone involved in the proceedings is on the same page. 5. Interpretation of Evidence: Court interpreters provide interpretation of evidence during court proceedings. This includes interpreting all written documents, audio recordings, and videos that are presented as part of the evidence in the case. The Role of the Court Interpreter in the New Jersey Judiciary — brochure outlines the qualifications and requirements necessary to become a court interpreter in New Jersey. This includes passing an exam and obtaining certification from the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts. This brochure also outlines the ethical and professional responsibilities of court interpreters, and the resources available to them.