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NJ A1977
NJ A1977Provides 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.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill entitles any party who is limited English proficient and utilizes translating services in court proceedings to be provided assistance by a licensed social worker who speaks the party's language to provide or translate any information needed to help the party navigate the court system. The bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to prepare and provide to the Administrative Director of the Courts a list of licensed social workers who are available to serve as translators. The director would develop a registry of approved licensed social workers for the courts' use. In addition, the director also is to establish directives, guidelines, or standards to implement the provisions of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill entitles any party who is limited English proficient and utilizes translating services in court proceedings to be provided assistance by a licensed social worker who speaks the party's language to help the party navigate the court system. The bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to prepare and provide a list of licensed social workers available to serve as translators, and the Administrative Director of the Courts to develop a registry of approved licensed social workers for the courts' use. Additionally, the director is required to establish directives, guidelines, or standards to implement the provisions of this bill.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1977 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1977_I1.HTM |
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