Court Interpreter Shortages Leave Defendants Waiting for Justice

Source Chicago Reporter
Original Load Date Oct. 30, 2026, 11:01 a.m.
Last Updated Oct. 30, 2026, 11:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagoreporter.com/court-interpreter-shortages-leave-defendants-waiting-for-justice/

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Without courtroom interpreters, language gaps can lead to confusion, misunderstandings and wrongful trial outcomes. Cook County’s court interpreter workforce is chronically understaffed, with low pay, stressful working conditions and the psychological toll of the job contributing to recruitment and ...