TX HHS Form 3901-2. Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility of Certified Court Interpreters

The TX HHS Form 3901-2, Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility of Certified Court Interpreters, is a crucial document that ensures the integrity and professionalism of court interpreters in Texas. This form helps solve the problem of ensuring that certified court interpreters adhere to high ethical standards while performing their duties.

This code sets forth fundamental ethical precepts for court interpreters, including accuracy and completeness, representation of qualifications, impartiality and avoidance of conflicts of interest, professional demeanor, confidentiality, scope of practice, assessing and reporting impediments to performance, and duty to report ethical violations. The form outlines specific responsibilities, such as rendering accurate interpretations without altering or omitting information, accurately representing certifications and qualifications, and refraining from conduct that may give an appearance of bias.

The Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility of Certified Court Interpreters is intended for all persons, agencies, and organizations who administer, supervise use, or deliver interpreting services to the judiciary. Key points include:

• Accurate and complete interpretation without alteration, omission, or addition
• Accurate representation of certifications, accreditations, training, education, and experience
• Impartiality and avoidance of conflicts of interest
• Professional demeanor and confidentiality
• Scope of practice limited to interpreting or translating
• Duty to report ethical violations and assess performance