RCW 2.42.150
Waiver of right to interpreter.
(1) The right to a qualified interpreter may not be waived except when:
(a) A hearing impaired person requests a waiver through the use of a qualified interpreter;
(b) The counsel, if any, of the hearing impaired person consents; and
(c) The appointing authority determines that the waiver has been made knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently.
(2) Waiver of a qualified interpreter shall not preclude the hearing impaired person from claiming his or her right to a qualified interpreter at a later time during the proceeding, program, or activity.
[ 1985 c 389 § 15.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 2.42 - Interpreters in Legal Proceedings.
2.42.010 - Legislative declaration—Intent.
2.42.120 - Appointment of interpreter—Responsibility for compensation—Reimbursement.
2.42.130 - Source of interpreters, qualifications.
2.42.140 - Intermediary interpreter, when.
2.42.150 - Waiver of right to interpreter.