Courts seek qualified interpreters

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Star-Bulletin staff

The Hawaii state judiciary is looking for court interpreters in all languages, who are able to interpret fluently in English and a second language.

Interpreters in American Sign Language, Chinese and Filipino dialects, Micronesian languages, Samoan and Tongan are especially needed.

A brochure, "Are you Interested in Being a Court Interpreter?" answers questions about court interpreting.

A copy is available upon request by calling the Judiciary at 539-4860.

For a registration form or for more information, call the number above.

Registration packets are also available at the Judiciary's personnel office at 417 S. King St., the District Court Information Center, 1111 Alakea St. and the Circuit Court Concierge at 777 Punchbowl St.

On the neighbor islands, the packets are available at:

>> Wailuku, Maui, Second Circuit Court, 2145 Main St., Suite 106

>> Hilo, Hawaii, Third Circuit Court, State Office Building, 75 Aupuni St., Room 201

>> Kealakekua, Hawaii, Kona District Court (Old Kona Hospital), 79-1020 Haukapila St., Room 219

>> Lihue, Kauai, Fifth Circuit Court, 3059 Ume St., Room 101

Court interpreters who have already registered should call 539-4860 to notify the Judiciary of any changes of address or telephone number.