Language interpreters play a critical role in providing access to
justice for people with hearing impairments and people who do not speak English. This guide explains Chapter 47 of the Iowa
Court Rules, which regulate appointment and qualifications of court
interpreters. The guide also explains
the steps interpreters must follow to be compensated for their services. Iowa's eight judicial districts vary
somewhat in the way they handle interpreter appointments. If
you want more information on being a court interpreter, contact a district
court administrator's office near you.
(See page 11 of this guide for a list of the eight district court
administration offices.)
