BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5398: Court interpreter services

Concerning the provision of and reimbursement for certain court interpreter services.

Summary

Whenever a non-English-speaking person is a party, is subpoenaed or summoned, or is otherwise compelled to appear at any state of a legal proceeding, the appointing authority must appoint a certified, registered, or qualified interpreter to assist the non-English-speaking person.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5398), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the provision of and reimbursement for certain court interpreter services;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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