Courts and Interpreters Gear Up for SB371 Implementation
Although it seems nothing has changed since SB 371 was signed into law, a lot is happening, and happening quickly. Soon after Governor Davis signed SB 371, the Judicial Council (JC) formed an administrative working group to hash out the details of implementing the new law...read more

CCIA Files Lawsuit
The California Court Interpreters Association (CCIA) filed a complaint on February 25, 2003 seeking declaratory relief to prevent the implementation of SB 371...read more

A Message From the BACI Chair
Trying something new can sometimes trigger fear, inhibition, resentment, or even a longing for the old and familiar...read more

Regional Committees in Place
The Regional Court Interpreter Labor Relations Committees have been formed and are developing labor relations rules and the initial job description for employee interpreters...read more

Why Choose CWA?
CFI/BACI have launched a card signing campaign to choose our representative for collective bargaining and employer-employee relations...read more

Dealing With Juror Challenges When Interpreting on the Witness Stand
As interpreters, we are often faced with challenges that we are not always equipped to respond to as effectively and quickly as we would like...read more

CFI/BACI Support AB 292
The following letter was sent by CFI/BACI to Assemblymember Leland
Yee in support of a bill that would protect children from being used
as interpreters...read more

To Opt In or To Opt Out?
About 275 interpreters statewide sent opt out letters to the Judicial Council by the March 1, 2003 deadline...read more

Regional Seminars Big Success
CFI/BACI recently conducted seminars about SB371 in Burbank (Region 1), San Francisco (Region 2), Fresno (Region 3), and San Diego and Riverside (Region 4)...read more

BACI-CFI Ammouncements
Conferences, workshops, and more...read more

Letters to the Editor... read more

Crossword Puzzle
A fun puzzle to waste some time...read more