All interpreters must renew their certification every two years from the date the interpreter was placed on the roster by doing all of the following:
- (a) Complete 16 continuing education (CE) units within the two-year compliance period.
- (b) Be free of any revocation or suspension under § 402 (relating to suspension or revocation of certification and roster status) or any similar sanction in any other jurisdiction.
- (c) Undergo a new criminal background check when applying for renewal. Interpreters who have been found guilty of a major felony or crime will be denied renewal of their credentials. Misdemeanor offenses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if they constitute a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Judiciary Interpreters.
- (d) Pay the renewal fee.
Source
The provisions of this § 310 amended November 22, 2021, effective January 1, 2022, 51 Pa.B. 7415; amended March 5, 2026, effective April 1, 2026, 56 Pa.B. 1556. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (407831) to (407832).