Request for the Appointment of an Interpreter for a Court Hearing
This service allows parties to a legal case who are not represented by attorneys to submit a request for the appointment of an interpreter for a court hearing in various legal proceedings, in order to ensure comprehension for speakers of different languages.
- The submission of this form is intended to regulate requests for the appointment of an interpreter for a court hearing in cases where the judge has not ordered an interpreter to be summoned as part of the proceedings, but one of the parties to the case requires one.
- A request may be submitted for any language, including sign language.
- Anyone who is a party to a legal case and is not represented by an attorney may submit the request.
- Attorneys may submit the request through the “Net HaMishpat” system by logging in with the national authentication system or a smart card.
Submitting an online application is fast and convenient:
- The application is submitted online through the National Identification System in a short and simple process.
- After identifying yourself with a smart card or password, you will be directed to the application form.
- You will be required to fill in your personal details on the form.
- You will also be required to specify the reasons for the request.
- Once the form is completed, click “Submit.” The request will then be forwarded to the court clerk for review and a judge’s decision.
- The application may be submitted from a computer or mobile phone.
Assistance in submitting the application
- If you need help registering or using the National Identification System, you may contact the National Information and Service Center.
- For further information on the National Identification System, click here.
Print the form “Application for Inviting an Interpreter to a Court Hearing” (please note that the form is in Hebrew, and should be filled out in Hebrew) fill it, attach all necessary documents, and submit it in one of the following ways:
Online via the “Net HaMishpat” website
- Log-in is available only via computer. The site is not compatible with mobile submission.
- The application may be submitted in one of two ways:
1. From within the case file (via the “Submissions” button)
- Locate and enter the relevant case file.
- Click the “Submissions” button.
- Select “New Application”.
- At this stage, you may attach the application document using “Attach Document”, and additional files using “Attach Appendix”.
- The total size of each of the attached files may not exceed 30 MB, and files must be in PDF format only.
- Once the files are uploaded, click “Next” and continue the submission process until a tracking confirmation number is issued.
2. Outside the case file (via the “Quick Submission” tab)
- Select the court handling the case from the list.
- Combine the application and all supporting documents into one PDF file, up to 30 MB total.
- Ensure that the case number appears on the attached document.
- Enter a valid email address, check the consent box confirming agreement to the terms of submission, and click “Confirm.”
By fax or registered mail
- Documents may be sent to the clerk’s office of the relevant court.
- When submitting by fax, up to 15 pages may be sent.
Submitting in person at the court
- The application may be submitted in person during business hours at the clerk’s office of the relevant court.
- District Submissions – the application may be submitted at any court within the judicial district listed in the chart, regardless of where the actual case hearing is held.
- It is possible to schedule an appointment online with the public reception desk of the clerk’s office for the purpose of submitting the application.
- Once the application is submitted, it is forwarded for a judicial decision.
- The status of the application may be checked through the Net HaMishpat system, which requires login via the National Identification System or a smart card.
- Login to the website is available only from a computer; it is not adapted for mobile use.
- For detailed instructions on how to check the processing status, select the relevant submission method below:
After submission, you will receive a confirmation number that allows you to track the process and obtain a case number in one of two ways:
1. Through your personal area
- Under the “Track My Submissions” tab, you can view recent submissions, confirmation numbers, and their processing status.
- The status can be checked from the end of the next business day after submission.
2. From the “Submissions” tab in the top menu
- Select “Find submissions by reference number.”
- Enter the confirmation number and click “Find.”
- The processing status will be displayed.
- Status updates are available from the end of the next business day following submission.
- Three hours after sending the fax, you may contact the Courts Administration Information and Service Center to confirm receipt.
- After confirmation, you may track the processing status in Net HaMishpat using the same steps noted above for online submission..
- Track delivery to the court and allow one business day after receipt for the case to be opened.
- You may then follow the status of the application via Net HaMishpat (only accessible in Hebrew) in one of the following ways:
1. If an email address was provided in the application -
- Updates will be sent directly to your email.
- Clicking the link in the email will redirect you to Net HaMishpat (only accessible in Hebrew).
- Log in using the National Identification System.
- An envelope icon will appear next to your ID number — click it to view court messages, including confirmation of case opening and the case number.
2. Alternatively, you may check directly on the Net HaMishpat website (only accessible in Hebrew).
- Log in and select “Case Search” and then “My Cases.”
- Choose a date range to view all cases in your name.
- Select the relevant case to view documents and confirm whether a judicial decision has been issued.
- A case number will be issued upon submission. You must then wait for the judicial decision.
- To check if a decision has been issued, use the Net HaMishpat system (Accessible only in Hebrew):
- Log in via the National Identification System or with a smart card.
- Enter the case number in the search bar and click “Search.”
- If the case number is unknown or misplaced:
- Select “Case Search” and then “My Cases.”
- Choose a date range to generate a list of cases and select the relevant one.
- Viewing documents and rulings
- After opening the case, folders will appear on the right.
- Select “Paper File” to view all documents, including judicial rulings.
Please note, if there is any difference or conflict between the information on this page and the law, the provisions of the law will apply.
The Israeli Judicial Authority
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