2 Pa. C.S. § 564

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66

Section 564 - Replacement of interpreter

A presiding officer shall dismiss the interpreter and obtain the services of another interpreter in accordance with this subchapter if the interpreter:

(1) Fails to follow the standards prescribed by law or by the code of professional conduct for administrative proceeding interpreters for persons with limited English proficiency.

(2) Is unable to effectively communicate with the presiding officer or the person with limited English proficiency, including where the interpreter self-reports such inability.

2 Pa.C.S. § 564

2006, Nov. 29, P.L. 1538, No. 172, §3, effective in 60 days [ 1/29/2007].