Iowa courts put measures in place to make court interpreters a priority to provide non-English speaking defendants, litigants, witnesses and victims in criminal and civil courts with equal access to justice.
A Palo woman who is a certified voice writer is the first in the state and in the 6th district following the Iowa Supreme Court’s order that allows voice writers as court reporters. Court officials hope it will reduce the critical shortage. Voice writing is just another option which may come easier to some than typing on a steno machine.
Shortages of court reporters and contract lawyers continue to challenge Iowa’s courts, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen said Wednesday, as does low pay for judges.
Shortages of court reporters and contract lawyers also continue to challenge Iowa’s courts, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen said Wednesday.