Hiring an Interpreter – Billing considerations When American Sign Language interpreting services are necessary, the service provider's responsibility (e.g., attorney, court, colleges & universities, K-12 school, hospital, physician, specialized healthcare provider, state agency) or employer must secure and pay for these services. Click the attached pdf document to review Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.’s Standard Practice Paper on Hiring an Interpreter – Billing Considerations. BUSINESS PRACTICES: Hiring an Interpreter- Billing Considerations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes If you have questions or need further clarification, please call ICRS at (401) 222-5300 Voice; or (401) 354-7630 Videophone. The ICRS office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.