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4432 – Appointment Of Interpreter | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law mandates courts to appoint certified interpreters for deaf individuals, with provisions for qualified interpreters if certified ones are unavailable.

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Pennsylvania State Law

4432 – Appointment Of Interpreter

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 4432

Summary

Pennsylvania law requires courts to appoint certified interpreters for deaf parties or witnesses upon request or sua sponte. If a certified interpreter is unavailable, a qualified interpreter may be appointed after a good faith effort. The law also allows for additional interpreters based on the needs of the case.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law mandates courts to appoint certified interpreters for deaf individuals, with provisions for qualified interpreters if certified ones are unavailable.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.