Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 42, October 19, 2024
Section 310 - Renewal of CertificationAll interpreters must renew their certification every two years from the date the interpreter was placed on the roster by doing all of the following:
(a) Complete 16 continuing education (CE) units within the two-year compliance period. CE units may be obtained by: taking training or skill development workshops sponsored by institutes and professional organizations; taking academic courses in accredited colleges or universities in areas relevant to court interpreting; presenting as faculty in courses, workshops, or seminars on topics related to interpreting such as skill building, ethics, and professional issues; or teaching an academic course in an accredited college or university on a subject related to courts, legal interpreting, or their language of expertise. All CE units must be approved in advance by the interpreter certification Program administrator.(b) Be free of any revocation or suspension under § 402 (relating to suspension or revocation of certification and roster status) or any similar sanction in any other jurisdiction.(c) Undergo a new criminal background check when applying for renewal. Interpreters who have been found guilty of a major felony or crime will be denied renewal of their credentials. Misdemeanor offenses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if they constitute a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Judiciary Interpreters.The provisions of this § 310 amended November 22, 2021, effective 1/1/2022, 51 Pa.B. 7415.