Interpreters play an important role in the business of the Court. Interpreters also play an important role in furthering an attorney-client relationship when the client is not fluent in the English language. The information on this page is intended to inform the Bar on the availability of interpreters in the Eastern District of Wisconsin, as well as to provide contract and fee information, guidance, and applicable forms for contract court interpreters.

Federal Court Interpreter Program

Current Rate Information - through December 31, 2022

Certified and Professionally Qualified Interpreters

    Full Day: $418

    Half Day: $226

    Overtime: $59 per hour or part therof

Language Skilled (Non-Certified) Interpreters

    Full Day: $202

    Half Day: $111

    Overtime: $35 per hour or part thereof

* NEW * Rate Information - effective January 1, 2023

Federally Certified Interpreters:

    Full Day: $566

    Half Day: $320

    Overtime: $80 per hour or part therof

Professionally Qualified Interpreters:

    Full Day: $495

    Half Day: $280

    Overtime: $70 per hour or part thereof

Language Skilled Interpreters (Non-Certified):

    Full Day: $350

    Half Day: $190

    Overtime: $44 per hour or part thereof

Services to the Hearing Impaired and Others with Communication Disabilities

    Guide to Judiciary Policy, Vol. 5, Ch. 2 § 255.10

For Attorneys

    Effective Use of Court Interpreters

For Interpreters

    Administrative Checklist for Contract Court Interpreters

    Invoice - Interpreter's Report of Services & Claim for Compensation and Expenses

    AO 1012 Travel Voucher

    AO 290 Request for Authorization to Exceed Fee Schedule