Maryland

Language Access Coordinator Contact
Ksenia Boitsova
Maryland Court Interpreter Program
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401 
Phone: (410) 260-3569
Email: ksenia.boitsova@mdcourts.gov

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Code of Ethics or Rules of Professional Conduct

Language Access Plan

Interpreter Statutes and Rules

Coordination/Supervision of Interpreters: Interpreters are assigned directly by individual courts' staff. Policies and procedures are created and maintained by the AOC. Interpreter invoices are processed by the AOC.

Cost of Interpreter Services, Including Fees to Freelance and Salaries of Staff Interpreters: $3.5 million

Budget for Language Access Program (not including direct interpreter services): $4,000,000

Funding for Language Access Program: Funded by the Maryland Judiciary

Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (spoken language): $101,000 per year

Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (sign language): N/A

Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified spoken language): $45/$50/$60 per hour with the 4- or 8-hour minimum

Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified sign language): $80/$85 per hour with the 4- or 8-hour minimum

Difference in Pay between Spanish and LOTS Interpreters: No Difference

  • Minimum Certification Requirements: Qualified or certified

Training and Testing