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26.50.055 Appointment of interpreter.

WA Rev Code § 26.50.055 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 26.50.055 Appointment of interpreter.

(1) Pursuant to chapter 2.42 RCW, an interpreter shall be appointed for any party who, because of a hearing or speech impairment, cannot readily understand or communicate in spoken language.

(2) Pursuant to chapter 2.43 RCW, an interpreter shall be appointed for any party who cannot readily speak or understand the English language.

(3) The interpreter shall translate or interpret for the party in preparing forms, participating in the hearing and court-ordered assessments, and translating any orders.

[ 1995 c 246 § 11.]

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Severability—1995 c 246: See note following RCW 26.50.010.

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