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Lost in translation: Local courts need less-common language interpreters

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 16, 2024 1:54 PM CT | Published: January 16, 2024 4:00 AM CT

Just under 5% of Shelby County residents speak a language at home that isn’t English or Spanish, according to 2022 Census data. Finding court interpreters for those residents can be difficult when they’re needed.

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.

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