8B-3. Waiver of appointed interpreter.
(a) A deaf person entitled to the services of an interpreter under this Chapter may waive these services. The waiver must be approved in writing by the person's attorney. If the person does not have an attorney, approval must be made in writing by the appointing authority.
(b) A deaf person who has waived an interpreter under this section may provide his own interpreter at his own expense, without regard to whether such interpreter is qualified under this Chapter. (1981, c. 937, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 8B - Interpreters for Deaf Persons
§ 8B-1 - Definitions; right to interpreter; determination of competence.
§ 8B-3 - Waiver of appointed interpreter.
§ 8B-4 - Notice of need for interpreter; proof of deafness.
§ 8B-5 - Privileged communications.
§ 8B-6 - List of interpreters; coordination of interpreter services.
§ 8B-9 - Responsibility for payment of funds to implement Chapter.
§ 8B-10 - North Carolina Training and Licensing Preparation Program fees.