subject: Job Of The Translation Interpreter [print this page] For the interpreter or translator entering into a court for the initial time the process of translation interpretation can be a bit frightening. Some times the court hearing based primarily on the health or commercial world. At this period of time the court hearings may not be appreciated by the translation interpreter because the court of law has its own nuances and particularities.
There are many tips for the interpreter to follow before they could enter into the court for the first time. You should have all the information like court name, number of the room, hearing name and the defendant's name along with the solicitor's name before entering into the court.
You can have a look at the trial bundle if it is allowed. This will help you to know what the trial is all about and the arguments of the prosecution and the defense.
Being a translation interpreter you should dress smartly enough to represent your translation company and the side for which you are interpreting (that is for prosecution or defense side).
You should reach the court 10 or 15 minutes before the scheduled time of start of court hearing. . This will sure you that you will be able to prompt in case of a delay or alter of court number.
You should have a brief knowledge on trial background. This can be made possible by talking to the person whom you are interpreting for by coming to the court at least 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. You should make yourself clear about the role you are playing in the court by speaking to your party.
You should be fully conscious about the evidence which will be used in the hearing or any particular witness for examination in the court. You must have known who they are and what you have to talk about them in the court.
Your voice should clearly audible to all the listeners in the court. Your approach should be loud and clear so that it will be impressive for the judge to take his discussion in favor of your party. You are allowed stop proceedings of the court at any period to ask for the explanation or ask people to slow down. If you think the speeches are a bit faster for you, then you could ask the judge to have larger gaps between the segments. The role of a translation interpreter is vital in proceedings to make sure that you can do the job correctly and effectively
by: Kevien Piterson
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