How complaints against interpreter licenses are handled
The Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) oversees and regulates interpreter licenses. When a complaint is filed against a licensed interpreter, the JBCC will determine its jurisdiction and examine any possible misconduct. Once an allegation is substantiated, the JBCC will proceed with a formal investigation. During this stage, you will be notified that a complaint has been submitted and you will have up to 20 days to respond in writing.
If the JBCC finds you violated commission rules or the law, they may impose sanctions and other disciplinary actions, including the following: license suspension, a written reprimand, refusal to renew license, or indefinite license revocation. However, if the JBCC cannot come to a resolution, you will be required to attend a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
A hearing will give you the opportunity to present evidence and documents, as well as call on witnesses to testify on your behalf. If the court finds that you committed the alleged violations brought against you, your interpreter license can be in jeopardy.
