How much does it cost to use an interpreter?

Produced by Attorney Kendra Sena, Massachusetts Language Access Coalition
Created June 2015

An interpreter costs you nothing.  The court or office will pay for the interpreter.  It is illegal for them to ask you to pay for one. 

Courts and public programs must translate important written information like notices, applications, and consent forms. They cannot charge you for the translations.

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