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Important Notice:

The Merced Superior Court Old Courthouse located at 627 W. 21st Street is closed from Monday, December 2 through Friday December 6, 2024.
The Civil Clerk's Office has been relocated to 720 W. 20th Street (Merced Traffic location) and can be reached at (209) 725-4111.

How to become a Court Interpreter

Tips on Becoming a California Court Interpreter

Learn more about the courts and the judicial system.

1. Attend proceeding in the California trial courts to gain familiarity with them.

2. Take community college courses on court-related topics like government, the Constitution, or criminal law.

Develop your language and interpreting skills.

3. Study legal vocabulary in both languages.

4. Take classes in linguistics, communications, public speaking, and interpreting.

Visit California Courts Interpreters page for more information or contact Judicial Council at (415) 865-7530.

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