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NJ A1977

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limited English proficient parties using court translation services would be entitled to assistance from a licensed social worker who speaks their language to help navigate the court system

  • Commissioner of Human Services must prepare and provide the Administrative Director of the Courts with a list of licensed social workers available to serve as translators

  • Administrative Director of the Courts must develop a registry of approved licensed social workers for court use

  • Director must establish directives, guidelines, or standards to implement the program

  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides any party in case who is limited English proficient and utilizes court translating services option to have social worker translator to help party navigate court system.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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