Work group flags language barriers: court forms, interpreter access and tracking
Participants said final protective‑order forms remain available mainly in English, raised interpreter availability at hearings, and requested better tracking of protective orders by language and interpreter use across police and courts.
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Members of Baltimore County's BCStat work group identified language access as a key barrier for survivors seeking protective orders and court remedies.
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