Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 2.43 - Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons.
2.43.060 - Waiver of right to interpreter.

RCW 2.43.060
Waiver of right to interpreter.

(1) The right to a qualified interpreter may not be waived except when:
(a) A non-English-speaking person requests a waiver; and
(b) The appointing authority determines on the record that the waiver has been made knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently.
(2) Waiver of a qualified interpreter may be set aside and an interpreter appointed, in the discretion of the appointing authority, at any time during the proceedings.

[ 1989 c 358 § 6. Formerly RCW 2.42.250.]
NOTES:

Severability—1989 c 358: See note following RCW 2.43.010.

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Revised Code of Washington

Title 2 - Courts of Record

Chapter 2.43 - Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons.

2.43.010 - Legislative intent.

2.43.020 - Definitions.

2.43.030 - Appointment of interpreter.

2.43.040 - Fees and expenses—Cost of providing interpreter—Reimbursement.

2.43.050 - Oath.

2.43.060 - Waiver of right to interpreter.