# Cook County Interpreter Shortage Leaves Defendants Waiting

Cook County faces severe court interpreter shortages. Fewer than 30 full-time interpreters serve the county, risking trial delays and wrongful outcomes. The system relies on contract staff, with only 28 full-time interpreters now hired.

https://www.chicagoreporter.com/court-interpreter-shortages-leave-defendants-waiting-for-justice/

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#interpreters #justice #languageaccess #cookcounty

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Created: 2026-10-30T15:32:56.862087+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-30T15:32:56.862087+00:00

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Original source: https://www.chicagoreporter.com/court-interpreter-shortages-leave-defendants-waiting-for-justice/