Language Access Plan

I Legal Basis and Purpose

This document serves as the plan for the Second Judicial District Court to help ensure meaningful access for all Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals who use the court’s services...

The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the provision of timely and reasonable language assistance...

In accordance with federal mandates and state requirements...

Appellate and Trial Courts/Judicial Districts that receive federal funding...

II Needs Assessment

A Statewide

Nevada provides court services to a wide range of persons...

1. Spanish
2. Tagalog
3. Mandarin
4. Vietnamese

B Second Judicial District Court

The Second Judicial District Court will make every effort to provide service...

Most Frequently Used Languages

1. Spanish
2. Tagalog
3. Tongan
4. Mandarin/Cantonese – Chinese

Additional Language Needs

• American Sign Language
• Amharic
• Arabic
• Marshallese
• Punjabi
• Vietnamese

III Language Assistance Resources

A Interpreters Used in the Courtroom

The use of court interpreters (both sign language and non-English spoken language) is guided by the Nevada Revised Statute...

Determining the Need for an Interpreter

• Court Services
• Family Court Front Counter (3rd Floor, 1 South Sierra)
• Information Booth/Filing Office
• Law Library
• Self Help Center
• During any court proceeding

Interpreter Qualifications

View the statewide interpreter directory: Search for a court interpreter

IV Public Input

When completed and approved, a copy of this LAP will be posted...

V Training

Local courts are committed to providing training opportunities...

• Town Hall training sessions on working with interpreters
• Brief training on LEP resources
• New employee orientation
• Webinars with District Court management
• Outside expert speakers

VI Public Notification and Evaluation of LAP Plan

A LAP Approval and Notification

The Second Judicial District Court’s LAP has been approved...

B Annual Evaluation of the LAP Plan

1. Number of LEP individuals receiving services
2. Assessment of current language needs
3. Staff understanding of LAP policies
4. Feedback from LEP communities

VII Local Contact Person

Mission Statement

The mission of the Language Access Services Department of the Second Judicial District Court is to provide meaningful access to information and services for limited English proficient individuals who access the Court.