Rule 11 Court Interpreters

Courts can provide interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and for people who do not speak English. This applies to actual court proceedings, like hearings and trials.

Courts can also give people important information about how to access the court system in languages other than English. This means things like forms, notices, or instructions do not have to be in English only.

If you or someone you know needs an interpreter for a court case in Washington, the court has the authority to make that happen. You should contact the court ahead of time to request this service.