Court Interpreter Center
Courthouse Annex North
801 E. Twiggs Street,
Room 105 Annex
Tampa, Florida 33602
ph. (813) 272-5947
 

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The CIC is dedicated to serving the judiciary and the public by providing Judicial Interpreters in order to bridge the gap between non-English speakers and the judicial system. Interpreters in the 13th Judicial Circuit continuously strive for excellence through education, training, and professional advancement. They are committed to upholding the highest standard of integrity, professional conduct, impartiality, and confidentiality.

Staff Interpreters offer Spanish interpreting services. Each staff interpreter at the 13th Judicial Circuit must pass a state court interpreter proficiency test. Freelance interpreters offer services in more than 40 languages and dialects, as well as for the hearing impaired ensuring equal access to the court process according to statutes.

Proceedings covered include:

• Preliminary Presentation Court (First Appearance)
• Arraignments (criminal traffic, misdemeanor, and felony)
• Jury and non-jury trials
• Civil Traffic Hearings
• Domestic Violence Injunctions
• Depositions
• Dependency and Juvenile Hearings