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  •  How to become a Court Certified Interpreter


  • View and download forms and documents

    • Info For All Interpreters:
    Document Name Download
    DSHS Language Interpreter and Translator Code of Professional Conduct Click here
    A National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care Click here
    National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care Click here
    CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETING RULES Click here
    Western State Hospital Interpreter Safety Manual Click here
    Medical Interpreter Role Click here
    HIPAA Compliance (DSHS and HCA) Click here
    Challenges in the Medical Interpreting Session Click here
    Benefits of Direct Deposit Click here
    Time Worked and Billed Click here
    DSHS Billable Mileage Graphic Click here
    Global Communication Begins at Home Click here
    Spanish dialects Click here

    Clinic Locations:
  •  The Everett Clinic Locations: http://www.everettclinic.com/find-us

  •  Western State Hospital map

    Interpreter Vouchers:
    Document Name Download in MS Word
    FLS Interpreter Voucher / Appointment Scheduling and Billing Record Click here
    DSHS Interpreter Service Appointment Record Click here

    Required Documents For All Interpreters (certified & non-certified):
    Document Name Download in MS Word or PDF
    FLS-Independent Contractor/Interpreter Agreement Click here
    FLS-Requesters Billing Requirements For Interpreters Click here
    Form W-9 Click here
    Form W-9 - INSTRUCTIONS Click here
    Direct Deposit Authorization Form Click here
    Direct Deposit Authorization Form-Instructions Click here
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    For Court Interpreters only:

    Document Name Download in MS Word or PDF
    Code of professional conduct for court interpreters (sign and mail to the FLS office) Click here
    A Guide to Terms Used in Washington State Courts Click here
    Washington State Department Of Corrections (DOC) Court Interpreter Guidelines Click here
    DOC Sexual Misconduct with Offenders Click here
    Regional Justice Center_King County Click here
    Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Office Locations List Click here

    Required Documents For Translators:
    Document Name Download in MS Word or PDF
    Translator Confidentiality Agreement Click here
    Translation Requirements for The City of Seattle-FLS Contract Click here
    Form W-9 Click here
    Direct Deposit Authorization Form Click here
    Direct Deposit Authorization Form-Instructions Click here
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    Additional Info for American Sign Language Interpreters:

    Document Name Download in MS Word or PDF
    ASL Level Definitions Click here
    NAD-RID CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Click here
    Standards for Sign Language Interpreters in Washington Courts Click here
    Secretary List of crimes to decline to serve DSHS clients Click here

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