Wisconsin bill would allow court interpreters to work remotely during trials

Wisconsin bill would allow court interpreters to work remotely during trials

Wisconsin Republicans are advancing a bill that could expand the role of virtual language interpretation in state courts. Backers say it's an effort to address a shortage of interpreters, but opponents worry the changes could erode the rights of victims. The post Wisconsin bill would allow court interpreters to work remotely during trials appeared first on WPR.

DRW in the News: Proposed WI Bill Could Expand Remote Language Interpretation in Court

A new bill that would change remote language interpretation in courts has passed the Wisconsin Senate. The bill would let interpreters appear by telephone or videoconference in more types of legal proceedings, including trials. Right now, interpreters must appear in person for trials. The process to get an in-person interpreter can take a lot of time. This can be because of staffing shortages or if the clients need interpretation in a less-commo…