Criminal Court Proceedings And Pleas 101 (3 Instructor-led CIMCEs)

Description

Interpreting in criminal courts requires the interpreters to deeply familiar with court procedures, and especially waiver and plea forms. This course will get interpreters familiar with procedures involved in misdemeanor and felony court proceedings. The instructor will go over a wide variety of forms, including Advisement of Right, Waiver and Plea forms used for misdemeanor, felony and DUI matters. The instructor will explain related legal jargon contained in the plea forms and discuss the most accurate renditions. Students will get to practice sight translation of the Waiver and Plea forms, as well as simultaneous interpreting skills in this topic.

To get interpreters to understand criminal court procedures and to familiarize themselves with each stage of the criminal proceeding. Student will be able to accurately sight translate different types of plea forms and confidently master simultaneous interpreting skills related to these forms.

This class consists of a total of three hours of instruction. There will be one 15-min break during the session. After completing the class, students will be credited with 3 instructor-led CIMCEs.

UNITS: 3 INSTRUCTOR-LED UNITS IN AZ,CA,MD, OR,WA,OK AND TX.

Language: English/Mandarin

Registration Fee: $80

Zoom Class

Date and Time:
May 17, 2026 9AM to 12PM (Pacific Time)

We accept Zelle. You can also send payment to 213-656-5996 (registered under The Chinese Court Interpreters). After payment, please email us your name and email address to confirm your registration.