Utah Statutes
§ 78B-1-203 — Effectiveness of interpreter determined.
Utah·Title 78B Judicial Code·Ch. 78B-1 Juries and Witnesses·Part 78B-1-2 Interpreters for Hearing Impaired
(1)Before appointing an interpreter, the appointing authority shall make a preliminary determination, on the basis of the proficiency level established by the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation created in Section 35A-1-202 and on the basis of the deaf or hard of hearing person's testimony, that the interpreter is able to accurately communicate with and translate information to and from the hearing-impaired person involved.
(2)If the interpreter is not able to provide effective communication with the deaf or hard of hearing person, the appointing authority shall appoint another qualified interpreter.
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 43, 2017 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 78B-1-101
Title.§ 78B-1-102
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Jury fee assessments -- Payment.§ 78B-1-115
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