Guam

Language Access Coordinator Contact
David Welle, Language Assistance Program Manager
Court Interpreter Registry Program
120 West O’Brien Drive
Hagatna, Guam 96910-5174
Phone
: (671) 475-3299
Email
dwelle@guamcourts.org
Website

Code of Ethics or Rules of Professional Conduct

Language Access Plan

Interpreter Statutes and Rules

Administrative Rule No. 13-004

Promulgation Order No. 13-001-01

Coordination/Supervision of Interpreters: Centralized program

Cost of Interpreter Services (including fees to freelance and salaries of staff interpreters): $100,000

Budget for Language Access Program (not including direct interpreter services): See 2018 Guam Judiciary Annual Report

Funding for Language Access Program: Court's General Budget

Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (spoken language): See Resolution No. JC17-003

Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (sign language): Not Applicable

Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified spoken language): $16-$24/hour. See Promulgation Order No. 13-001-01

Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified sign language): $16-$24/hour. See Promulgation Order No. 13-001-01

Difference in Pay between Spanish and LOTS Interpreters: None

Minimum Certification Requirements: See Administrative Rule No. 13-004

2020 Dates and Locations of Testing and Training: Quarterly Court Interpreter Basic Skills Workshops, Semi-annual Refresher workshops.