RID Code of Professional Conduct
2026
CONFIDENTIALITY - answerTenet: Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential
communication. GP: Interpreters hold a position of trust in their role as linguistic and
cultural facilitators of communication. Confidentiality is highly valued by consumers and
is essential to protecting all involved.
PROFESSIONALISM - answerTenet: Interpreters possess the professional skills and
knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation. GP: Interpreters are expected
to stay abreast of evolving language use and trends in the profession of interpreting as
well as in the American Deaf community.
CONDUCT - answerTenet: Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to
the specific interpreting situation. GP: Interpreters are expected to present themselves
appropriately in demeanor and appearance. They avoid situations that result in
conflicting roles or perceived or actual conflicts of interest.
RESPECT FOR CONSUMERS - answerTenet: Interpreters demonstrate respect for
consumers. GP: Interpreters are expected to honor consumer preferences in selection
of interpreters and interpreting dynamics, while recognizing the realities of qualifications,
availability, and situation.
RESPECT FOR COLLEAGUES - answerTenet: Interpreters demonstrate respect for
colleagues, interns and students of the profession. GP: Interpreters are expected to
collaborate with colleagues to foster the delivery of effective interpreting services. They
also understand that the manner in which they relate to colleagues reflects upon the
profession in general.
BUSINESS PRACTICES - answerTenet: Interpreters maintain ethical business
practices. GP: Interpreters are expected to conduct their business in a professional
manner whether in private practice or in the employ of an agency or other entity.
Professional interpreters are entitled to a living wage based on their qualifications and
expertise. Interpreters are also entitled to working conditions conducive to effective
service delivery.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - answerTenet: Interpreters engage in professional
development. GP: Interpreters are expected to foster and maintain interpreting
competence and the stature of the profession through ongoing development of
knowledge and skills.
2026
CONFIDENTIALITY - answerTenet: Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential
communication. GP: Interpreters hold a position of trust in their role as linguistic and
cultural facilitators of communication. Confidentiality is highly valued by consumers and
is essential to protecting all involved.
PROFESSIONALISM - answerTenet: Interpreters possess the professional skills and
knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation. GP: Interpreters are expected
to stay abreast of evolving language use and trends in the profession of interpreting as
well as in the American Deaf community.
CONDUCT - answerTenet: Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to
the specific interpreting situation. GP: Interpreters are expected to present themselves
appropriately in demeanor and appearance. They avoid situations that result in
conflicting roles or perceived or actual conflicts of interest.
RESPECT FOR CONSUMERS - answerTenet: Interpreters demonstrate respect for
consumers. GP: Interpreters are expected to honor consumer preferences in selection
of interpreters and interpreting dynamics, while recognizing the realities of qualifications,
availability, and situation.
RESPECT FOR COLLEAGUES - answerTenet: Interpreters demonstrate respect for
colleagues, interns and students of the profession. GP: Interpreters are expected to
collaborate with colleagues to foster the delivery of effective interpreting services. They
also understand that the manner in which they relate to colleagues reflects upon the
profession in general.
BUSINESS PRACTICES - answerTenet: Interpreters maintain ethical business
practices. GP: Interpreters are expected to conduct their business in a professional
manner whether in private practice or in the employ of an agency or other entity.
Professional interpreters are entitled to a living wage based on their qualifications and
expertise. Interpreters are also entitled to working conditions conducive to effective
service delivery.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - answerTenet: Interpreters engage in professional
development. GP: Interpreters are expected to foster and maintain interpreting
competence and the stature of the profession through ongoing development of
knowledge and skills.
