Utah § 78B-1-209 Waiver of right to interpreter.

Utah Statutes

§ 78B-1-209 — Waiver of right to interpreter.

Utah § 78B-1-209

Title 78BJudicial Code

Ch. 78B-1Juries and Witnesses

Part 78B-1-2Interpreters for Hearing Impaired

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 78B-1-209 (2026).

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The right of a deaf or hard of hearing person to an interpreter may not be waived, except by a deaf or hard of hearing person who requests a waiver in writing.  The waiver is subject to the approval of counsel to the deaf or hard of hearing person, if existent, and is subject to the approval of the appointing authority.  In no event may the failure of the deaf or hard of hearing person to request an interpreter be considered a waiver of that right.

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The right of a deaf or hard of hearing person to an interpreter may not be waived, except by a deaf or hard of hearing person who requests a waiver in writing. The waiver is subject to the approval of counsel to the deaf or hard of hearing person, if existent, and is subject to the approval of the appointing authority. In no event may the failure of the deaf or hard of hearing person to request an interpreter be considered a waiver of that right.