Before appointing an interpreter, an appointing authority shall make a preliminary determination that the interpreter is able to accurately communicate with and translate information to and from the communication-impaired person involved. If the interpreter is not able to provide effective communication with the communication-impaired person, the appointing authority shall appoint another qualified interpreter.
D.C. Code § 2-1904
Preliminary determination of interpreter’s qualifications
Jan. 28, 1988, D.C
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