Court hearing
Embassy-grade interpreter by iVC
iVC dispatches interpreters registered on the Court of Justice of Thailand roster. Consecutive mode plus sight translation of exhibits, Rozan-Gillies note-taking, no electronics inside the courtroom. From ฿9,500 per 4-hour half-day; book 10–14 days ahead.
Quick answer: Court hearing
"iVC dispatches interpreters registered on the Court of Justice of Thailand roster. Consecutive mode plus sight translation of exhibits, Rozan-Gillies note-taking, no electronics inside the courtroom. From ฿9,500 per 4-hour half-day; book 10–14 days ahead."
- 01Must the interpreter be court-registered?
- Yes — under CPC §13 Thai courts appoint interpreters from an approved roster. iVC only supplies interpreters currently on the Court of Justice of Thailand list and files a background certificate with the motion.
- 02Can foreign counsel bring their own interpreter?
- Only with the court's leave, which is exceptional. iVC files the request and, if refused, provides a rostered interpreter briefed by your team.
- 03Is travel billed separately?
- Bangkok & vicinity: travel included. Provincial courts: actuals + accommodation if overnight, always quoted in writing before booking.
- 04What happens if the hearing is postponed?
- Within 48 h of the slot: 50% reservation fee applies. Earlier: one free reschedule within 60 days.
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Key facts
- Interpreting mode
- Consecutive (short mode) + sight translation of exhibits
- Accreditation
- Court-registered interpreter under the Court of Justice of Thailand roster (พ.ร.บ. วิธีพิจารณาความอาญา ม.13)
- Dress code
- Formal: dark suit, no lanyard, no phone visible; arrive 45 min early for security & robing-room briefing.
- Fee from
- ฿9,500–฿18,000 · per half-day (4h)
- Booking lead time
- 10–14 days ahead of hearing date
- Kit
- Notepad + Rozan-Gillies note-taking symbols · Highlighted glossary of case-specific terms
Why iVC
iVC has staffed this exact scenario for 15 years. "Consecutive (short mode) + sight translation of exhibits" is not a generalist gig — the stakes (courts, deals, health, visas) demand interpreters vetted against "Court-registered interpreter under the Court of Justice of Thailand roster (พ.ร.บ. วิธีพิจารณาความอาญา ม.13)". Every assignment includes a pre-brief, term-base rehearsal, and 100% back-up interpreter on standby.
- ▸In-house interpreter roster — never rotating freelancers
- ▸NDA + PDPA on every engagement
- ▸Professional interpreter liability insurance
- ▸100% back-up — primary interpreter blocked? swap-in within 60–90 min (Bangkok)
- ▸Per-client termbase reused free of charge on follow-on jobs
Venue protocol
Interpreting mode: Consecutive (short mode) + sight translation of exhibits
Accreditation: Court-registered interpreter under the Court of Justice of Thailand roster (พ.ร.บ. วิธีพิจารณาความอาญา ม.13)
Dress code: Formal: dark suit, no lanyard, no phone visible; arrive 45 min early for security & robing-room briefing.
Interpreter kit
- ▸Notepad + Rozan-Gillies note-taking symbols
- ▸Highlighted glossary of case-specific terms
- ▸No electronics inside courtroom — pre-loaded printed glossary only
Workflow
- T-14d: Receive case file, indictment, witness list, glossary
- T-7d: Term-base sign-off with counsel; conflict-of-interest declaration filed with the court
- T-1d: Site visit or virtual walkthrough of courtroom seating
- Day 0: Sworn-in by presiding judge; interpret consecutively for witness testimony and cross-examination
- Post-hearing: Signed interpreter certificate returned with hearing transcript
Fee & lead time
FAQs
Must the interpreter be court-registered?
Yes — under CPC §13 Thai courts appoint interpreters from an approved roster. iVC only supplies interpreters currently on the Court of Justice of Thailand list and files a background certificate with the motion.
Can foreign counsel bring their own interpreter?
Only with the court's leave, which is exceptional. iVC files the request and, if refused, provides a rostered interpreter briefed by your team.
Is travel billed separately?
Bangkok & vicinity: travel included. Provincial courts: actuals + accommodation if overnight, always quoted in writing before booking.
What happens if the hearing is postponed?
Within 48 h of the slot: 50% reservation fee applies. Earlier: one free reschedule within 60 days.
Can the interpreter be called as a witness?
No — interpreters must be neutral and free of any interest in the matter. iVC files a Conflict-of-Interest Declaration before every hearing.
Does the interpreter get the case file in advance?
Yes, 14 days ahead. Counsel sends the indictment, witness list, and exhibits so the interpreter can build a case-specific termbase.