Wash. Admin. Code § 110-03-0140

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 110-03-0140 - Requirements that apply to the use of interpreters
(1) Interpreters must:
(a) Use the interpretive mode that the parties, the LEP person, the interpreter, and the ALJ consider the most accurate and effective;
(b) Interpret statements made by the parties, witnesses, and the ALJ;
(c) Not disclose information about the hearing without the written consent of the parties unless required by law; and
(d) Not comment on the hearing or give legal advice.
(2) The ALJ must allow enough time for all interpretations to be made and understood.
(3) If a party is hearing impaired, the ALJ may record a video of the hearing to be used for verifying the official transcript of the proceedings.

Wash. Admin. Code § 110-03-0140

Adopted by WSR 20-02-031, Filed 12/19/2019, effective 1/19/2020