The right of a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind to a qualified auxiliary service may not be waived except in writing by the person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind. Prior to executing a waiver, a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind may have access to counsel for advice and shall have actual, full knowledge of the right to effective communication. The waiver is subject to the approval of counsel, if any, to the person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind and is also subject to the approval of the appointing authority. In no event is the failure of the person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind to request a qualified auxiliary service deemed a waiver of this right.
Source: L. 87: Entire part R&RE, p. 572, § 1, effective April 23. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 1090, § 8, effective May 25. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (HB 18-1108), ch. 303, p. 1835, § 7, effective August 8.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 13 - Courts and Court Procedure
Part 2 - Appointment of Interpreters for Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
§ 13-90-201. Legislative Declaration
§ 13-90-203. Powers and Duties of the Department of Human Services
§ 13-90-204. Appointment of Auxiliary Services Providers
§ 13-90-205. Coordination of Auxiliary Services Requests
§ 13-90-206. Use of an Intermediary Interpreter
§ 13-90-207. Requirements to Be Met Prior to Commencing Proceedings