Individuals with limited English language proficiency can ask for a court interpreter so that they can fully participate in court proceedings. A court interpreter interprets orally between English and another language during a court proceeding.
Schedule
Eligibility Requirements
Must have limited English proficiency; request an interpreter or have someone request one for you; and be either a witness, a party, or a person with a significant interest in the court case or proceeding.,
Youth
ADA accessible
Yes
Accessibility notes
Accommodations available. See here: https://courts.michigan.gov/Administration/admin/op/access/Pages/americans-with-disabilities-act.aspx
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements
Cost Details
The court will pay the cost, but may order you to pay the court back if your household income is over 125% of the federal poverty level and the court decides that having you pay will not make it difficult for you to take part in your case.
Cost or fees
Yes
Available Languages
All languages by interpreter
states
Michigan
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