Request for an Interpreter

[Note: Do not complete this form if you wish to speak Māori in legal proceedings. Please complete the form called 'Notice of Intention to Speak Māori' available from your local court.]

Case name: …………………………

Case number: ………………………

Case officer: ………………………..

Name of person requiring interpreter: …………………………………………

Telephone: (hm)……………..... (wk) ………………. (cell)……………………..

Role in case: (e.g. party, witness) …….….…………………….…..

Please provide the details of a person to contact if we are unable to get hold of you: ………………………………………………….................................................

Telephone: (hm)……………..... (wk) ………….……. (cell)………………...

Language to be interpreted: …………… Date of next hearing: ………..……..

Court of hearing: (Please tick the appropriate box.)

Supreme Court
Court of Appeal
High Court

Criminal
Civil

District Court

Criminal
Civil
Family
Youth

Disputes Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal
Māori Land Court
Māori Appellate Court
Environment Court
Waitangi Tribunal
Employment Relations Authority
Human Rights Review Tribunal
Coroners Court
Other (please specify) …………………

Any additional information you think might assist the court in arranging an interpreter for you:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Important: Please take or send this form to the court, as soon as possible before the scheduled hearing. If you do not tell the court that you require an interpreter, this is likely to delay your case.

The address of your local court can be obtained from your local telephone book (blue pages) or through www.whitepages.co.nz under "Justice, Ministry of" or visit www.justice.govt.nz/contacts/courtaddresses.html