Office of Language Access Services
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Do You Need a Court Interpreter?
Answers to common questions about court interpreters.
Request an Interpreter
Request form for a Spoken Foreign Language Court Interpreter.
Registry of Spoken Foreign Language Court Interpreters
Information for Spanish court interpreters who are registered and contracted to provide interpreting services in N.C. state courts.
Do You Want to Be a Court Interpreter?
Find out what is required to become an authorized N.C. court interpreter.
Resources for Interpreters
In courtrooms, litigants and witnesses who speak more than 50 different languages need the services of court interpreters.
Policies and Guidelines
Guidance on scheduling interpreters and policies on how interpreter services are used.
Contact the Office of Language Access Services
General questions or complaints about language access services in the courts.
Report a Language Access Concern
Submit a complaint or concern (multiple languages available) about policies or practices related to language access services.
Office of Language Access Services (OLAS) Fact Sheet
Annual fact sheet on North Carolina’s Language Access Services (OLAS) program.
About
The North Carolina Judicial Branch is committed to removing barriers that hinder equal access to justice by individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). This commitment serves the court’s interest in ensuring accurate communication in court proceedings, protecting the integrity of evidence, and providing language access policies, services, and resources that enhance the quality and availability of interpreting and translation services in North Carolina state courts. Fulfilling this commitment will require substantial time, effort, and resources, and the Judicial Branch is committed to taking all reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to its courts for all individuals, regardless of national origin, ethnicity or limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English.
Language Access Stakeholders Committee Meetings
January 24, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Public Link
April 25, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Public Link TBD
July 25, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Public Link TBD
October 24, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Public Link TBD
Contact
Telephone(919) 890-1407Email[email protected]
Mailing AddressOffice of Language Access Services
North Carolina Judicial Center
PO Box 2448
Raleigh, NC 27602