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Frequently Asked Questions What is an interpreter? When people speak different languages, an interpreter helps them talk to each other. An interpreter can work in person or over the phone. Is what I say to the interpreter confidential? If your interpreter works for your lawyer or someone else who works in a legal office, … Read moreWorking with an Interpreter in a Legal Setting
Your Right to Assistance in Your Language: Basic Information about Federal Language Access Rights Under U.S. law, if you are seeking services from a government agency or an organization funded by the U.S. government, you must be provided with assistance in your language. What are language access services? Language access services include a free interpreter … Read moreYour Right to Assistance in Your Language
Legal Services of New Jersey explains some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn’t speak your language.