Language Access Coordinator Contact
Sharon Shobana Ruiz, MA, FCCI, Language Access Coordinator
Special Operations Division
500 Indiana Ave., NW, Suite 4100
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 879-4828
Email: interpreters@dcsc.gov
Website: https://www.dccourts.gov/services/language-access-services
Code of Ethics or Rules of Professional Conduct
Language Access Plan: unknown
Interpreter Statutes and Rules: DC ST ยง 2-1901 et seq.
Coordination/Supervision of Interpreters: Centralized Program
Cost of Interpreter Services (including fees to freelance and salaries of staff interpreters):
Budget for Language Access Program ( not including direct interpreter services): N/A
Funding for Language Access Program: U.S. Congress
Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (spoken language): $94,199 - $122,459
Compensation Range for Salaried Interpreters (sign Language):N/A
Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified spoken language): $320 half day and $566 full day for Certified. $280 half day and $495 full day for Qualified.
Compensation Range for Freelance Interpreters (certified sign language): $320 half day and $566 full day.
Difference in Pay between Spanish and LOTS Interpreters: $320 half day and $566 full day for Certified LOTS is the same as Spanish. $280 half day and $495 full day for Qualified.
Minimum Certification Requirements: https://www.dccourts.gov/services/language-access-services