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NJ A1977

NJ A1977
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.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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