What is the statutory authority for the court interpreting services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
KRS 30A.410to.435 details the obligation of the Court of Justice to provide interpreting services for various types of court proceedings. Order: Adopting Part IX, Procedures for Appointment of Interpreters of the Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice further explain the standards for the appointment, qualifications and duties of interpreters.
KRS 30A.410to.435 details the obligation of the Court of Justice to provide interpreting services for various types of court proceedings. Order: Adopting Part IX, Procedures for Appointment of Interpreters of the Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice further explains the standards for the appointment, qualifications and duties of interpreters. The KCOJ also must provide qualified interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in order to comply with the standards as set forth in the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Please refer to the ADA web page for more information. What are the requirements to interpret in Kentucky Court of Justice? For Spoken Language Court Interpreters: As of December 1, 2004, the Administrative Office of the Courts established a statewide Certification Policy for Spoken Language Interpreter services to the Kentucky Court of Justice (revised November 2006). The Kentucky Court of Justice requires all spoken language court interpreters to successf
