More interpreters needed in Fairfax juvenile court

Published August 11, 2006 4:00am ET



Fairfax County’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court needs more volunteer interpreters to help Hispanics navigate the judicial system, according to the coordinator for the program.

The court now has 28 bilingual volunteers who offer their time to translate for Spanish-speaking clients in civil cases, said Volunteer Interpreter Program Coordinator Loida Gibbs. The volunteers complement the paid staff who handle criminal cases.

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