Whenever a deaf person is interested in any administrative or judicial proceeding in which an interpreter would be required for a principal party in interest, he shall be entitled to utilize an interpreter to translate the proceeding for him and to assist him in presenting his testimony or comment.
History: Laws 1979, ch. 263, ยง 8.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 9 - Interpreters for Deaf
Section 38-9-3 - Interpreter required.
Section 38-9-4 - Interpreter waiver.
Section 38-9-5 - Interpreter; services.
Section 38-9-6 - Notice; proof of disability.
Section 38-9-7 - Coordination of interpreter requests.
Section 38-9-8 - Interpreter permitted.