Language-access coordinator asks for part-time scheduler and tablet for video-remote interpreting
The county's language-access lead proposed a phased two-year plan: a part-time scheduler/coordinator, a part-time master court interpreter, modest travel/training funds and tablets for video-remote interpreting to reduce costly contractor use and protect due process in courts.
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Suzette (language access) told the court that growing county population and court workload require in-house capacity for interpreters and coordination. She asked for a part-time scheduler/coordinator for two years, a part-time master court interpreter, a tablet for video-remote interpreting and travel/training resources, arguing contractor rates are high and in-house services would be more sustainable.
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