Utah Code 78B-1-209. Waiver of right to interpreter
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Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-1-209
- Appointing authority: means the presiding officer or similar official of any court, board, commission, authority, department, agency, legislative body, or of any proceeding of any nature where a qualified interpreter is required under this part. See Utah Code 78B-1-201
- Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Writing: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
78B-1-209. Waiver of right to interpreter.
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.
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.
Amended by Chapter 43, 2017 General Session