Foreign Language Services
About
The mission of the Foreign Language Services Division (FLS) is to assist individuals with limited English proficiency in overcoming language limitations so as to ensure universal access to Virginia’s Judicial System. Toward that end, FLS provides interpretation and sight translation services, certifies and hires high quality interpreters, and sets and maintains the highest professional standards for the provision of language services.
Contact Information
- Director - Paul F. DeLosh
Phone - (804) 786-6455 - Language Administrators
(804) 786-6455
languages@vacourts.gov
Foreign Language Services Organizational Chart
Certification
The Judicial Council of Virginia
has developed a process to certify persons serving as foreign language
interpreters in court proceedings in the Commonwealth. The certification
process is voluntary for participants. Its purpose is to better ensure
that language interpreters are competent to perform such services in
a court environment.
- Certification Requirements
- Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters Serving in Virginia Courts
- Frequently Asked Questions About Certification
- Program Information and Registration
- Study Materials
- Court Interpreter Practice Materials
Virginia Court Interpreter Reciprocity Process
Click on the link below to view the reciprocity requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you find that you have met the requirements listed and would like to proceed with the request for reciprocity, click the link within the document to submit your request.
Reciprocity Requirements
Feedback
- Complaint Form
- Complaint Form (Korean)
- Complaint Form (Spanish)
- Complaint Form (Vietnamese)
Foreign Language Translations of Forms
Foreign language translations of certain court
forms for informational purposes only. All forms filed with the court
are required to be completed in English.
Standards and Guidelines
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