Section 115.03 - Interpreters and Accommodation(a) In addition to the notice required by Government Code section 11435.60, the department shall notify each party of the right to an interpreter at the time they are notified of their right to a hearing.(b) In any hearing where a party, a party's representative, or a party's expected witness requires an interpreter for any language, including sign language, that party shall be responsible for notifying the department as soon as the requirement is known.(c) A request for an interpreter or other accommodation pursuant to this section does not stay the action by the department for which the notice is given.(d) In lieu of a written request, a party's request for an interpreter may, with the approval of the department, be made by telephone or in person.(e) Any interpreter who assists with the testimony or evidence at a hearing shall first declare, by oath or affirmation, that they will perform their duties truthfully as follows: "Do you swear or affirm that you will make a true interpretation of the questions asked and the answers given and that you will make a true translation of any documents which require translation, into the English language, to the best of your skill and judgment?"
(f)(1) In any hearing where a party, a party's representative, or a party's expected witness has a disability requiring accommodation at the hearing, that party shall be responsible for notifying the department as soon as the requirement is known, in order to provide reasonable accommodation.(2) In any hearing where a party, a party's representative, or a party's expected witness is hearing impaired and requires electronic amplification equipment, that party shall be responsible for notifying the department as soon as the requirement is known.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 115.03
Note: Authority cited: Section 1651, Vehicle Code; and Section 11400.20, Government Code. Reference: Sections 14100(d), 16070 and 16075, Vehicle Code; and Sections 11435.15, 11435.20 and 11435.60, Government Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 1651, Vehicle Code; and Section 11400.20, Government Code. Reference: Sections 14100(d), 16070 and 16075, Vehicle Code; and Sections 11435.15, 11435.20 and 11435.60, Government Code.
1. New section filed 6-3-97; operative 6-3-97 (Register 97, No. 23). This interim regulation is exempt from most of the procedural requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act and from review by the Office of Administrative Law pursuant to Government Code sections 11400.20 and 11400.21 and will expire on December 31, 1998 unless earlier terminated, or replaced by, or readopted as, permanent regulations.
2. Editorial correction of section number (Register 97, No. 28).
3. The Department has completed proceedings to replace or readopt interim regulations and has submitted permanent regulations for review by the Office of Administrative Law, but permanent regulations have not been filed with the Secretary of State. Pursuant to Government Code section 11400.20(b)(2), the interim regulations are extended until the date permanent regulations are filed with the Secretary of State or March 31, 1999, whichever is earlier (Register 98, No. 51).
4. Permanent regulations filed 3-31-99; operative 3-31-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d)(Register 99, No. 14).
5. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 6-27-2024; operative 7/1/2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 26).