Interpreter and Language Access Services
Interpreter and Language Access Services
Several Orders of Court in response to Covid-19 have been released that impact Court. Please review the Local Rules page for more information
The Judiciary has a responsibility to ensure those with limited English proficiency (LEP) and those who are deaf or hard of hearing are not at a disadvantage to fully exercise their right to due process under the law. To learn more, View PA Courts Interpreters Services
The 51st Judicial ensures these rights through the implementation of a Language Access Plan. This document can be viewed by clicking below. (A signed copy can be viewed at the Court Administration Office, 117 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325).
51st Judicial District Language Access Plan
If you or the party you represent is in need of an interpreter, please contact Court Administration to assist in the arrangement of an interpreter by completing the following forms.
If you believe your right to meaningful language has not been met, please complete this grievance form:
Grievance Form (English and Spanish)
The Language Access Coordinator for the 51st Judicial District can be reached by e-mail at: LanguageAccessCoordinator@adamscountypa.gov
Interpreter Request Notice
Instruction for submitting the Interpreters Form
1. Open the Interpreters Form
2. Save the form to your device
3. Complete the form and submit via email to lrowland@adamscountypa.gov and nlua@adamscountypa.gov
Interpreter Waiver Form
To be used in the event an individual who has been provided an Interpreter wishes to waive their right to interpreter services:
Rules of Conduct
In accordance with Act 172 of 2006 [42 Pa.C.S. §§ 4411(e) and 4431(e)], the Court Administrator of Pennsylvania has established Rules of Professional Conduct for Judiciary Interpreters in the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. To learn more about these Rules, please visit the Interpreter Rules of Conduct page established by the Unified Judicial System.
Contact Us
Adams County
Court Administration
Adams County Courthouse
117 Baltimore Street, 4th Floor
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-337-9846
717-334-8817 (Fax)
Court Administration Staff
Donald Fennimore
District Court Administrator
Donna Cassatt
Deputy District Court Administrator
Laura Rowland
Deputy District Court Administrator
Roy A. Keefer
Chief Tipstaff
Corrie Ondrizek
Chief Court Reporter
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