The Committee for Delivery of Legal Services for People with Disabilities and the State Bar are pleased to announce the establishment of the Pro Bono Interpreter Program. This program is available to attorneys providing pro bono representation to clients who are deaf or hard of hearing. Attorneys can apply to the Pro Bono Interpreter Program for reimbursement of the costs of an interpreter up to $250 per case. Interpreters must be provided by Community Outreach Program for the Deaf (COPD). The funds for this program are limited to $500 and will be disbursed on a first come, first serve basis. Attorneys interested in applying for interpreter reimbursement can do so by filling in the application below. If you have any questions, you can contact Mary Ann Baker-Randall, Esq. at (505) 797-6053 or mbaker-randall@nmbar.org.
Application for Pro Bono Interpreter Fund