• It is imperative to test language fluency at a college level for all working languages, without any exceptions, including English native speakers
• English and Target Language $ 130
• Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPI) Frequently Asked Questions

This training program aims to equip aspiring Court Interpreters with a thorough understanding of the legal process and fundamentals. Some focus areas are civics, legal process, Colorado courts, the role of the court interpreter, and Ethics.

• To ensure a productive experience for all participants, you must have:

- A reliable, high-speed internet connection

- A headset with noise-canceling microphone

- A laptop or desktop computer

- A quiet, distraction-free environment 

- Attend both days from 8:30 am to 5 pm 

• All applicants must pass the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) before registering for the Orientation to Court Interpreting. This is a two-day event.

• Both dates must be attended for the successful completion.

• Cost: $100

• Where: Virtual

2026 - PRE-CERTIFICATION ORIENTATIONS 

 REGISTRATION LINK:  https://cvent.me/KOgObV

• January 8th and 9th, 8:30 am to 5 pm. VIRTUAL. Deadline to Register is January 6, 2026

• April 23rd and 24th, 8:30 am to 5 pm. VIRTUAL. Deadline to Register is April 20, 2026

• October 1st and 2nd, 8:30 am to 5 pm. VIRTUAL. Deadline to Register is September 29, 2026

Written Exam Information

Please complete Steps 1 and 2 of the certification process before proceeding to any subsequent steps. Participants who have not completed Steps 1 and 2 will not be permitted to attend this event

• Please note that refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made after the event has commenced
• You must have attended the Pre-Certification Orientation
• Cost: $50
• Where: various - see calendar

Written Exam Preparation Resources

• Written exam Overview
• Oregon Written Exam Prep Module
• Legal Procedure/Terminology
• The Process of Criminal Justice (cliffsnotes.com)
• Overview of the Criminal Process | LegalMatch
• Tab 2 - Glossary (BW - Double Sided).pdf (state.co.us)
• The Life Cycle of a Lawsuit - Mesch Clark Rothschild (mcrazlaw.com)
• Cases of Note | Colorado General Assembly
• General Vocabulary
• Court process of a criminal case
• Idioms and slang for court interpreter written exam
• Learn the 100 Most Common Idioms in 30 Minutes (with examples) (youtube.com)
• Fun Idioms Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of Idioms (youtube.com)
• Code of ethics for Court Interpreters

2026 - WRITTEN EXAMS 

REGISTRATION LINK: https://cvent.me/NO2rOg 

• Friday, January 30, 2026. From 12pm to 2:15pm. IN PERSON. 2401 Welton St. Denver CO 80205 Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library - Deadline to Register is January 28, 2026

• Friday, May 29, 2026. From 12pm to 2:15pm. IN PERSON - 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Philip & Jerry Miller Library - Deadline to Register is May 27, 2026

• Friday, July 31, 2026. From 12pm to 2:15pm. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA. Deadline to Register is July 29, 2026

• Friday, October 23, 2026. From 12pm to 2:15pm. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA. Deadline to Register is October 21, 2026

• Friday, December 4, 2026. From 12pm to 2:15 pm. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA. Deadline to Register is December 2, 2026

Skills Building Workshop Information IN PERSON

All applicants must have successfully taken and passed an OPI, written exam, and attended Pre-Orientation to Court Interpreting in order to be eligible to attend the Skills Building Workshop. 

Please note that refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made after the event has commenced.

The Skills Building Workshop is designed to help participants develop effective study techniques and enhance their interpreting abilities across all three modes required for a court interpreter. This workshop is also aimed at assisting individuals in successfully passing the oral exam. 

• Cost: $100
• Where: In person

Required Materials

• Laptop with the charger
• Recorder device with charger (you can use your smartphone, make sure you have a recording app, and you know how to use it.)
• Wired headset with microphone to connect with your computer.
• Earphones for your recording device

2025 - SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS 

REGISTRATION LINK: https://cvent.me/DBaGk2

• Step 4: Skills Building Workshop - Friday November 21st, 8:30 am to 5 pm. Empire Park Building 1355 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver CO 80222. 

2026 - SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS

REGISTRATION LINK: https://cvent.me/rZAYV2

• Friday, February 6, 2026.  From 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Empire Park Building 1355 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver CO 80222. Deadline to Register is February 4, 2026

• Friday, June 12, 2026.  From 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Empire Park Building 1355 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver CO 80222. Deadline to Register is June 10, 2026

• Friday, November 6, 2026.  From 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Empire Park Building 1355 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver CO 80222. Deadline to Register is November 4, 2026

Oral Certification Exam Information

• Colorado’s passing criteria for the oral exam are set according to NCSC standards: candidates must earn a combined score of 70 percent and may not score below 65 percent on either sight translation component.
• All applicants for the Oral Certification Exam must have successfully passed the written exam, taken and passed an OPI, attended both days of Orientation to Court Interpreting, and attended the Skills Building Workshop.
• Cost: $375.00 for the full exam or $135 per exam section

Office of Language Access Updated Oral Exam Policy and Updated Policy Frequently Asked Questions

Oral Certification Exam Resources

Oral Exam Overview 

Practice Examination Kits

Watch a Colorado Virtual Proceeding: Live Stream Livestream and Virtual Courtrooms | Colorado Judicial Branch

This is the ACEBO material we highly recommend using to prepare for the oral exam: ACEBO — Collections

Glossaries: spanish-legal-glossary.pdf  

2026 - ORAL EXAMS

To schedule please email interpreters@judicial.state.co.us

• March 26th and 27th, 2026. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA. Registration is closed. 

• June 25th , 2026. IN PERSON - COLORADO SPRINGS. Registration deadline is Thursday May 21, 2026

• June 26th, 2026. IN PERSON -DENVER. Registration deadline is Thursday May 21, 2026

• September 24th and 25th, 2026. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA. 

• December 10th and 11th, 2026. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA.