Lost in translation: Local courts need less-common language interpreters
Lina Makarem has worked as a court interpreter at 201 Poplar for 10 years and encourages others to join the field because of its importance to those who need the service. (Aarron Fleming/The Daily Memphian)
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 covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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