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Contact Information

Victor Payne
Staff Attorney
Wyoming Supreme Court
2301 Capitol Ave.
Cheyenne, WY  82002
307.777.6487
interpreters@courts.state.wy.us

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Language Interpreter’s Policy

It is the policy of the Wyoming Supreme Court and Board of Judicial Policy and Administration to secure the rights, constitutional and otherwise,
of persons who, because of non-English-speaking cultural background, are unable to understand or communicate adequately in the English language
when they appear or are involved in court proceedings.

Wyoming Interpreter Roster

The Language Interpreter’s Policy adopts a tiered system for recognizing interpreter qualifications and preference for use in court. The Wyoming Supreme Court has
developed an application form and orientation course for all court interpreters who wish to be added to the court interpreter rosters.

The roster procedure will be as follows:

  • CERTIFIED interpreters: currently “certified” in another jurisdiction must complete the application form; complete a required orientation program; and
    provide evidence of their credentials. Once their credentials have been verified and equivalency determined, they will be added to the interpreter roster as a certified court interpreter.
  • REGISTERED interpreters: not certified in another jurisdiction must complete the application form; complete a required orientation course which will include a
    written test of legal terminology, interpreting skills, and interpreter ethics; and complete an oral proficiency interview with an acceptable rating. Once the interpreter
    has completed these requirements, the interpreter will be added to the interpreter roster as a registered court interpreter.

Un-rostered interpreters may still be qualified by the local court when rostered interpreters are not available.

In addition to the Wyoming Supreme Court              Interpreter Roster, please feel free to access            the rosters for interpreters in the following            states:

Colorado
Montana
South Dakota
Utah

Code of Ethics and Oath

The purpose of a code of ethics is to articulate a core set of principles to serve as a reference for interpreters, judges and court administrators as
to the conduct expected of a court interpreter. This code of ethics has been adopted by the Wyoming Supreme Court to guide interpreter conduct while working
in the courts of Wyoming:

Upcoming Orientation

March 12-13, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.