In re Petition to Adopt Florida Rules for Certification & Regulation of Court Interpreters & Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.073

The Supreme Court Interpreter’s Committee has filed a petition asking the Court to expedite adoption of Florida Rules for Certification and Regulation of Court Interpreters and new Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.073, Appointment of Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons, in response to the recent enactment of chapter 2006-253, Laws of Florida. We have jurisdiction and adopt the new rules on an emergency basis, under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.130(a). See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

BACKGROUND

In February 2003, the Supreme Court Interpreter’s Committee…