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NY A10753
Bill
Status
12/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 259-i, subdivision 8 to require appointment of interpreters from the New York state office of general services statewide administrative services contract for parole board proceedings.
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Applies to foreign born or non-English speaking persons participating in parole board interviews, release hearings, preliminary hearings, or revocation hearings.
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Removes the requirement that interpreters be certified by a recognized national or New York state credentialing authority.
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Authorizes the parole board to determine a reasonable fee for interpreting services, charged to the board of parole.
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Prohibits interpreter requests or appointments from causing delays in release from incarceration.
Legislative Description
Directs that the New York state office of general services statewide administrative services contract be used to select qualified interpreters to be used for translation services for inmates appearing before the parole board.
Last Action
referred to codes
12/23/2016