Court Interpreting Services

The Florida State Courts System Master Agreement 002NB provides over-the-phone interpreting services for judicial circuits throughout Florida. This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) enables government agencies to access professional language interpretation services across multiple languages, with pricing structured by interpreter certification levels. The contract offers comprehensive language support, specifically designed to facilitate communication in legal and administrative settings for courts and related government entities.

The master agreement was awarded to Florida State University and originated on October 13, 2004, with a completion date of January 1, 2018. The contract covers interpreter services in Florida's First Judicial Circuit, which includes Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties. Interpreter pricing is tiered based on certification: $3.00 for Certified Interpreters, $2.75 for Administrative Hearing Interpreters, and $2.65 for "Otherwise Qualified" Interpreters. The agreement includes a monthly minimum fee of $50, waived enrollment fees, and billing in one-minute increments, with the service contingent upon state fund availability and subject to termination with proper notice.