Sec. 1054.005. APPOINTMENT OF INTERPRETER. At the time the court appoints the attorney ad litem under Section 1054.001, the court shall appoint a language interpreter or sign interpreter if necessary to ensure effective communication between the proposed ward and the attorney.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle C - Procedural Matters
Chapter 1054 - Court Officers, Court-Appointed Persons, and Attorneys
Subchapter A. Attorneys Ad Litem and Interpreters
Section 1054.001. Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem in Proceeding for Appointment of Guardian
Section 1054.002. Term of Appointment
Section 1054.003. Access to Records
Section 1054.005. Appointment of Interpreter
Section 1054.006. Representation of Ward or Proposed Ward by Attorney