Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509)
Section 393.501 - Short Title.

Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "deaf persons' interpreters act".
History: 1982, Act 204, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1982 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission on disability concerns established in Executive Order 1995-11 from the department of labor to the family independence agency, see E.R.O. No. 1996-2, compiled at MCL 445.2001 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf and hard of hearing and advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to department of civil rights, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2017-4, compiled at MCL 445.2036.

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind

Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509)

Section 393.501 - Short Title.

Section 393.502 - Definitions.

Section 393.503 - Right of Deaf or Deaf-Blind Person to Qualified Interpreter in Proceeding Before Court, Grand Jury, or Appointing Authority; Appointment of Qualified Interpreter; Waiver; Preliminary Determination; Intermediary or Deaf Interpreter.

Section 393.503a - Interpreter Required as Accommodation; Qualified Interpreter Required.

Section 393.504 - Notification of Need for or Right to Interpreter; Proof of Deafness.

Section 393.505 - Arrest of Deaf or Deaf-Blind Person; Procuring Interpreter; Inadmissibility of Statements Made Without Interpreter.

Section 393.506 - Oath or Affirmation of Interpreter; Recess Periods; Information Gathered by Interpreter Pertaining to Pending Proceeding Confidential and Privileged; Waiver.