Whenever any deaf person is requesting or receiving services from any health, welfare or educational agency under the authority of the state or any political subdivision of the state or municipality, an interpreter may be appointed to interpret or translate the actions of any personnel providing the services and to assist the deaf person in communicating with the personnel.
History: Laws 1979, ch. 263, ยง 5.
Structure 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.