New York Retaining the Service of an Interpreter for CJA Matters is a service offered to the criminal justice system in New York. This service provides access to interpreters who are qualified to provide foreign language interpretation in criminal justice proceedings. In New York, interpreters are authorized to interpret in a variety of settings, including criminal justice proceedings, probation hearings, and other proceedings. The interpreters are expected to provide accurate, timely, and impartial interpretation services. There are several types of interpreters available to New York’s criminal justice system for CJA matters. These include court interpreters, who are certified by the New York State Office of Court Administration, and professional interpreters, who are licensed by the New York State Department of Education. There are also contract interpreters, who are hired by the court or government agency to provide interpretation services. Additionally, video conferencing interpreters are available to provide remote interpretation services.