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A free interpreter in all criminal, traffic and juvenile cases, in civil matters within the priorities of Evidence Code § 756 to the extent funding is provided, and in Family Court Services Mediation and Child Custody Recommending Counseling; an interpreter requested as early as possible, at least a week before the court date, on a Request for Interpreter (Form INT-300), by calling (530) 251-8205, by email to interpreters@lassencourt.ca.gov or at the court - the case possibly continued until one can be assigned; otherwise a qualified interpreter brought by the party, never a minor (under 18 years of age); complaints about a court-provided interpreter on the Language Access Services Complaint Form.
California > Third Appellate District > Lassen County > Superior Court of California, County of Lassen
The goal of the court is to provide you free language access services if you do not speak, write, read or understand English well. If you have limited ability to speak, write, read or understand English, the Lassen Superior Court is able to provide you with a language interpreter, a person who can translate court proceedings into your preferred language and make sure that you are able to communicate with the Judge and other court officials. You can get a free interpreter for these types of cases: All criminal, traffic, and juvenile cases The court currently provides free interpreter services in civil matters within the priorities established in Evidence Code § 756, as follows and to the extent funding is provided: Priority 1: Domestic violence, civil harassment cases where there is no fee to file, elder abuse cases where there is physical abuse or neglect Priority 2: Unlawful detainers (evictions) Priority 3: Termination of parental rights Priority 4: Guardianship and conservatorship Priority 5: Cases where one person is asking for sole custody or visitation Priority 6: Other civil harassment and elder abuse cases Priority 7: Other family law cases Priority 8: Other civil cases In addition, the court provides free interpreters to all LEP persons for Family Court Services Mediation and Child Custody Recommending Counseling to the extent that funding is provided. Requesting an Interpreter If you need an interpreter, ask the court right away. To ask for an interpreter, fill out and file a Request for Interpreter (Form INT-300)(for forms in additional languages, see the Forms section in the sidebar.) Call: (530) 251-8205 Email: interpreters@lassencourt.ca.gov Come to the court: 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA It is important that you request an interpreter as early as possible, at least a week before your court date. If an interpreter is not available by the time of your hearing, your case may be continued until one can be assigned. If we cannot provide you a free interpreter for your case, you can bring your own qualified interpreter. It is very important that you find someone who is qualified to interpret, speaks both English and your language very well, and understands legal terminology in both languages. Do not bring a minor (under 18 years of age) to help you. Find out more about the importance of qualified court interpreters and how to find someone. Or click to find a qualified interpreter. Complaints If you feel that a court provided interpreter behaved unprofessionally, you have the right to submit a complaint against that interpreter. Examples of unprofessional behavior include: The interpreter was late or absent from your hearing The interpreter made serious errors when translating for you The interpreter appeared biased for or against you To complain about language access services at the Superior Court of California, County of Lassen fill out the Language Access Services Complaint Form and return it to the court following the instructions on the form. For complaints about the Judicial Council's services (Judicial Council meetings, court forms, or other translated material on www.courts.ca.gov), go to: www.courts.ca.gov/languageaccess.htm. Contact Information If you need to speak with a member of the court staff about interpreter services, you may use the contact information below: Contact: Phone: Email: Court Office (530) 251-8205 interpreters@lassencourt.ca.gov Additional Information If you would like any additional information about the California Courts Language Interpreter Program, you can visit the Court Interpreters information page of the California Courts website or view the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan Court Interpreters Information Page Lassen Superior Court LEP Plan – Updated October 2022 Forms: INT 300 Request for Interpreter: INT 300 (English) INT 300 (Spanish) INT 300 (Vietnamese) INT 300 (Korean) INT 300 (Mandarin [Simplified]) INT 300 (Mandarin [Traditional]) INT 300 (Farsi) Interpreter Complaint Form: Complaint Form (English) Complaint Form (Spanish) Complaint Form (Vietnamese) Complaint Form (Korean) Complaint Form (Mandarin [Simplified]) Complaint Form (Mandarin [Traditional]) Complaint Form (Farsi) Related Links Self-Help - Requesting an Interpreter CA Court Interpreters Program Become an Interpreter Search for an Interpreter NCSC Court Interpreter Resources Self-Help Center Centro de Ayuda
The goal of the court is to provide you free language access services if you do not speak, write, read or understand English well. If you have limited ability to speak, write, read or understand English, the Lassen Superior Court is able to provide you with a language interpreter, a person who can translate court proceedings into your preferred language and make sure that you are able to communica
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