Administrative Office of the Courts 12/5/2016

a half-day or flat rate basis) will be only reimbursed for the actual number of hours of interpreting provided for each Qualifying Event. 5) Telephone Interpreting Rate The AOC will reimburse local jurisdictions for up to 50 percent of the cost of using certified, registered, or otherwise qualified interpreters providing interpretation by telephone or videophone for LEP persons or persons who rely on sign language, up to a maximum of$1.64 per minute (with no minimum service time). 6) Hourly Minimum Rate Charges Where a minimum hourly rate charge up to $50 an hour and no greater is imposed for no more than the first two hours, reimbursement will be paid for half of such hourly minimum rate. 7) Excess Charges Interpreter rates in excess of$50 an hour or for hourly minimum rates exceeding the first two hours shall be the sole responsibility of the Court. 8) Hourly Rounding Hourly compensation for services provided shall be charged and paid in 30 minute increments. B. Travel Time and Mileage The AOC will reimburse Courts for up to 50 percent of the cost of interpreter travel time or mileage when such charges are in accordance with this Exhibit A and reimbursed as identified below in Interpreter Travel and Mileage Reimbursement. In such event, travel time and mileage charges will only be reimbursed for interpreters meeting the funding conditions. The AOC reserves the right to limit travel reimbursement to reasonable travel, based on known availability and location of certified, registered, or otherwise qualified interpreters. Exhibit A Page 3 of 5