Colorado Judicial Branch
Certification Calendar of Events
PLEASE REVIEW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH CERTIFICATION STEP BEFORE REGISTERING
A registration fee of $10 per event will be deducted from any refund requested.
STEP 1: Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPI) VIRTUAL
Please note that refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made after the scheduled date of the event
BASED ON AVAILABILITY. To schedule please email interpreters@judicial.state.co.us
STEP 1: Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPI) VIRTUAL
Please note that refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made after the scheduled date of the event
BASED ON AVAILABILITY. To schedule please email interpreters@judicial.state.co.us
- 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 $ 110
STEP 2: Pre-Certification Orientation to Court Interpreting - VIRTUAL
- Please complete Step 1 of the registration process before proceeding to any subsequent steps. Participants who have not completed Step 1 will not be permitted to attend the event.
- Please note that refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made after the event has commenced
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STEP 2: Pre-Certification Orientation to Court Interpreting - VIRTUAL
- Please complete Step 1 of the registration process before proceeding to any subsequent steps. Participants who have not completed Step 1 will not be permitted to attend the event.
- Please note that refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made after the event has commenced
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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
January 8th and 9th, 8:30 am to 5 pm. VIRTUAL. Registration link coming soon.
April 23rd and 24th, 8:30 am to 5 pm. VIRTUAL. Registration link coming soon.
October 1st and 2nd, 8:30 am to 5 pm. VIRTUAL. Registration link coming soon.
STEP 3: Written Exam - IN PERSON
- 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 the event
- Please note that refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made after the event has commenced
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STEP 3: Written Exam - IN PERSON
- 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 the event
- Please note that refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made after the event has commenced
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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
2025 - WRITTEN EXAMS
2025 Written Exams Registration link: https://cvent.me/dxVbK4
Friday November 14th, 2025 @ 12pm. Denver, CO IN PERSON. 2401 Welton St. Denver CO 80205 Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library.
2026 - WRITTEN EXAMS
Friday, January 30, 2026. From 12pm to 2:15pm. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA. Registration link coming soon.
Friday, May 29, 2026. From 12pm to 2:15pm. IN PERSON - COLORADO SPRINGS. Registration link coming soon.
Friday, July 31, 2026. From 12pm to 2:15pm. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA. Registration link coming soon.
Friday, October 23, 2026. From 12pm to 2:15pm. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA. Registration link coming soon.
Friday, December 4, 2026. From 12pm to 2:15 pm. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA. Registration link coming soon.
STEP 4: Skills Building Workshop - IN PERSON
- Please complete Steps 1, 2 and 3 of the certification process before proceeding to any subsequent steps. Participants who have not completed the required steps 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
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STEP 4: Skills Building Workshop - IN PERSON
- Please complete Steps 1, 2 and 3 of the certification process before proceeding to any subsequent steps. Participants who have not completed the required steps 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
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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
Friday, February 6, 2026. From 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Empire Park Building 1355 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver CO 80222. Registration link coming soon
Friday, June 12, 2026. From 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Empire Park Building 1355 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver CO 80222. Registration link coming soon
Friday, November 6, 2026. From 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Empire Park Building 1355 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver CO 80222. Registration link coming soon
STEP 5: Oral Certification Exam - IN PERSON
- Please complete Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the certification process before proceeding to any subsequent steps. Participants who have not completed the required steps will not be permitted to take this oral exam
- Please note that refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made after the event has commenced
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STEP 5: Oral Certification Exam - IN PERSON
- Please complete Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the certification process before proceeding to any subsequent steps. Participants who have not completed the required steps will not be permitted to take this oral exam
- Please note that refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made after the event has commenced
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Oral Certification Exam Information
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: $350.00 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
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
2025 - ORAL EXAMS
Step 5: Oral Exam - Thursday December 11th, 2025, Castle Rock, CO IN PERSON. To register, please email: interpreters@judicial.state.co.us Deadline to Register is Friday November 7, 2025
Step 5: Oral Exam - Friday December 12th, 2025, Centennial, CO IN PERSON. EXAM IS FULL. To join the waitlist, please email: interpreters@judicial.state.co.us
2026 - ORAL EXAMS
To schedule please email interpreters@judicial.state.co.us
March 26th and 27th, 2026. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA.
June 25th and 26th, 2026. IN PERSON - COLORADO SPRINGS
September 24th and 25th, 2026. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA.
December 24th and 25th, 2026. IN PERSON - DENVER METRO AREA.
2025 - Reciprocity Orientation
Please note this orientation is only for out-of-state interpreters receiving reciprocity with the state of Colorado.
November 2025
- RECIPROCITY ORIENTATION: November 13, 2025, From 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. To register for this event, please email interpreters@judicial.state.co.us and provide this date.
December 2025
- RECIPROCITY ORIENTATION: December 15, 2025, From 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. To register for this event, please email interpreters@judicial.state.co.us and provide this date.