§ 8-5-8.1. Waiver of interpreter/transliterator and CART provider.
(a) A non-English speaking person may at any point in the proceeding waive the right to the services of an interpreter/transliterator or a CART provider, but only when: (1) The waiver is approved by the appointing authority after explaining on the record to the non-English speaking person through an interpreter/transliterator or a CART provider the nature and effect of the waiver; (2) The appointing authority determines on the record that the waiver has been made knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily; and (3) The non-English speaking person has been afforded the opportunity to consult with his or her attorney.
(b) At any point in any proceeding or hearing, for good cause shown, a non-English speaking person may retract his or her waiver and request an interpreter/transliterator or a CART provider.
History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 179, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 218, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts
Chapter 8-5 - Court Secretaries, Court Reporters, and Electronic Court Reporters
Section 8-5-1. - Supreme court secretary and assistant.
Section 8-5-2. - Superior court secretary and assistants.
Section 8-5-3. - Appointment of superior court reporters and electronic court reporters.
Section 8-5-4.1. - Freelance court reporters and electronic court reporters.
Section 8-5-5. - Reports of superior, family and district court and traffic tribunal.
Section 8-5-6. - Appointing court reporter and electronic court reporter for grand jury proceedings.
Section 8-5-7. - Appropriations for court reporters and electronic court reporters.
Section 8-5-8.1. - Waiver of interpreter/transliterator and CART provider.
Section 8-5-8.2. - Privileged communications.