Court Procedure

Court-Appointed Interpreter

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An interpreter arranged and paid for by the court where a party needs one for the case to proceed fairly, cannot afford one, has no public funding, and no suitable family member or friend is available. The court will arrange and fund the interpreter for the relevant hearing(s).

In Plain English

A translator provided and paid for by the court to help you understand what is happening if you don't speak English well. This service is arranged by the court to make sure the hearing is fair for everyone involved.

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Published19 August 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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