Section 170-03-0110. The right to an interpreter in the hearing process.  


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  • (1) If a party or witness has limited English proficiency (LEP), OAH will provide an interpreter during the hearing at no cost.
    (2) If OAH is notified that a party is a limited English-speaking person (LES), all notices concerning hearings must:
    (a) Be written in the party's primary language; or
    (b) Include a statement, in the primary language, explaining the importance of the notice and informing the party how to get help in understanding the notice and responding to it.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.215 RCW, RCW 34.05.220, chapter 34.05 RCW, 2006 c 265. WSR 08-06-102, § 170-03-0110, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08.]
Chapter 43.215 RCW, RCW 34.05.220, chapter 34.05 RCW, 2006 c 265. WSR 08-06-102, § 170-03-0110, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08.