Rule 6 Basic Orientation Training

Before becoming certified, applicants must attend a 2-day basic orientation training. This training is run by the Administrative Director, and applicants have to pay for it themselves. Anyone who wants to become a certified court interpreter needs to attend the whole training. Partial attendance does not count.

The training covers two main things. First, it teaches applicants how the Court Interpreter Certification Program works and how the Hawaiʻi State Court system operates. Second, it teaches what an interpreter's job actually involves in the courtroom, including the skills and ethical rules interpreters must follow.

The Administrative Director decides when and where the training happens, as well as how much it costs to register. Applicants should check with the Administrative Director's office to find current training dates and fees.