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D.C. Code § 2-1901 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Appointing authority” means the presiding judge of any court of the District of Columbia, the chairperson of any District of Columbia board or commission, the director or commissioner of any department or agency of the District of …
D.C. Code § 2-1902 Interpreters required
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(a) Whenever a communication-impaired person is a party or witness, or whenever a juvenile whose parent or parents are communication impaired is brought before a court at any stage of a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding before a division or office of a court of the District o…
D.C. Code § 2-1903 Notice of need for interpreter
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(a) A communication-impaired person entitled to an interpreter under this chapter shall, if practicable, notify the appropriate appointing authority of the person’s need for an interpreter at least 5 business days prior to the person’s appearance. A failure to notify the appointi…
D.C. Code § 2-1904 Preliminary determination of interpreter’s qualifications
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Before appointing an interpreter, an appointing authority shall make a preliminary determination that the interpreter is able to accurately communicate with and translate information to and from the communication-impaired person involved. If the interpreter is not able to provide…
