Section 388-02-0150. What requirements apply to hearing decisions involving limited English speaking parties?  


Latest version.
  • (1) When an interpreter is used at a hearing, the ALJ must explain that the decision is written in English but that a party using an interpreter may contact the interpreter for an oral translation of the decision at no cost to you.
    (2) Interpreters must provide a telephone number where they can be reached. This number must be attached to any decision or order mailed to the parties.
    (3) OAH or BOA must mail a copy of a decision or order to the interpreter for use in oral translation.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020. WSR 00-18-059, § 388-02-0150, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00.]
RCW 34.05.020. WSR 00-18-059, § 388-02-0150, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00.