Court Interpreter Program
Continuing Education
All interpreters listed in the Delaware AOC Court Interpreter Registry (certified and otherwise qualified) are required to complete 12 (twelve) hours of Continuing Education every two (2) years to remain listed in the Registry. The twelve hours must include three (3) hours in ethics for court interpreters and three (3) hours in skills building- modes of interpretation from live, instructor-led courses (in person or remote). The current two-year compliance period ends December 31, 2023. More information is available in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
To streamline the process of reporting CEUs to the AOC, on January 1, 2021 the Court Interpreter Program changed the way interpreters report their CE hours. Please review the Delaware Court Interpreter Continuing Education Handbook for instructions and examples. The handbook also includes a blank Compliance Form.
To request a copy of the CE Handbook, a blank compliance form or a copy of the CE Policy, email your request to the Coordinator.
Continuing Education FAQs
Ethics and Professional Responsibilities for Court Interpreters
In-person/Zoom Workshop Saturday, June 3, 2023
The Delaware Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is pleased to offer a 3-hour Ethics workshop in person on Saturday, June 3, starting at 10:30 AM in New Castle, DE. This class will be free for interpreters listed in the current Delaware Court Interpreter Registry and $35 for other interpreters, space permitting. Preference will be given to Delaware interpreters. This workshop will be comprised of three hours of lecture and practice with coffee break around noon. Key details are below but please carefully read the announcement and registration form to learn more and register.
| Date: | Saturday, June 3, 2023 |
| Place: | Route 9 Library: 3022 New Castle Ave., New Castle, DE 19720 in the multipurpose room. |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. |
| Cost: | Free for interpreters listed in the current Delaware Court Interpreter Registry and $35 for other court interpreters interested, subject to space availability. |
| Deadline: | The Deadline to register for this workshop is 5:00 PM May 26, 2023. |
| How to Register: | Delaware interpreters (no payment required) may register by completing the form and E-mailing it to court.interpreterprogram@delaware.gov. All others, must complete the form and mail it with a check or money order payable to “State of Delaware” to the address on the form, attention Jennifer/Debbie. |
| Zoom: | Participation via Zoom will also be available upon request (see announcement and registration form). |
