Hawaiʻi Rules for Certification of Spoken-Language Interpreters – 2026
The Hawaiʻi Rules for Certification of Spoken-Language Interpreters: the tiers of court interpreter designation, the requirements for each, the examination and orientation, continuing education, and the complaint procedure.
Browse all 18 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Principles, Application, Authority and Scope
Rule 2
General Eligibility for Court Interpreter Certification
Rule 3
Waiver of Certification Requirements
Rule 4
Application for Admission to the Court Interpreter Certification Program
Rule 5
Policies for Interpreted Proceedings in the Courts of the State of Hawaiʻi
Rule 6
Basic Orientation Training
Rule 7
Written English Proficiency Examination
Rule 8
Written Basic Court Interpreter Ethics Examination
Rule 9
Criminal History Record Check and Evaluation of Character and Fitness
Rule 10
Oral Language Interpreter Proficiency Examination
Rule 11
Issuance of Certificate of Court Interpreter Tier Designation Status
Rule 12
Tiers of Court Interpreter Designation Status
Rule 13
Hawaiʻi State Court Interpreter Registry
Rule 14
Appointment of Court Interpreter
Rule 15
Disqualification or Removal of Court Interpreter from Legal Proceeding
Rule 16
Expenses and Fees
Rule 17
Procedures for Complaints and Discipline
Rule 18
Continuing Education Requirements