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.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 5, 34 DCR 7426.)
1981 Ed., § 31-2704.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 2 - Government Administration
Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility
§ 2–1902. Interpreters required
§ 2–1903. Notice of need for interpreter
§ 2–1904. Preliminary determination of interpreter’s qualifications
§ 2–1905. Intermediary interpreter to be used
§ 2–1908. Privileged communications
§ 2–1909. Interpreter in full view
§ 2–1911. Office of Interpreter Services