Interpreters
Interpreter Services
The Sixth Judicial Circuit is committed to providing qualified interpreters for individuals with limited English proficiency and for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
These services help remove communication barriers and ensure equal access to court proceedings, supporting due process for all participants.
Spoken Language Interpreters
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Section 90.606, Florida Statutes
- Rule 2.560, Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration
Interpreters are appointed when a person’s ability to understand or communicate in English may affect their ability to fully participate in court proceedings.
Requests must be submitted at least 7 business days prior to the scheduled court proceeding.
Please submit interpreter/CART requests for Trial as far in advance as possible; interpreter requests for Trials should be submitted when trial set and/or at least thirty (30) days prior to Trial.
This may include, but is not limited to:
- Criminal cases
- Juvenile dependency or delinquency cases
- Family law matters (including paternity and domestic violence)
- Mental health and incapacity proceedings
- Any case where the court determines an interpreter is necessary
- Witnesses
- Victims
Request a Spoken Language Interpreter
Request Form
Some languages or urgent requests may require additional time or the use of remote interpreting services.
To schedule a Spoken Language Court Interpreter, please complete the form at the button below.
Questions
Please email Court Administration for any questions relating to interpreters.
Sign Language Interpreters (ADA)
The Sixth Judicial Circuit provides sign language interpreters and other reasonable accommodations for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 90.6063, Florida Statutes.
Interpreter services are provided at no cost to eligible participants.
Requests should be submitted at least 7 business days in advance of the scheduled proceeding whenever possible.
Please submit interpreter/CART requests for Trial as far in advance as possible; interpreter requests for Trials should be submitted when trial set and/or at least thirty (30) days prior to Trial.