Bill > A03669

This bill amends the New York Judiciary Law to raise the minimum fee for temporary interpreters in court proceedings and establish a cost-sharing mechanism for their compensation. Specifically, the legislation increases the daily compensation for temporary court interpreters from an unspecified amount to a minimum of $110 per day, with the county court fund covering the base $110 and any additional amount above that being paid by the town or village where the court is located. The bill also clarifies language around interpreter appointments for deaf or hard of hearing individuals, ensuring that courts must provide a qualified interpreter, and if a certified interpreter is not immediately available, they may temporarily appoint another qualified interpreter. In criminal cases involving deaf or hard of hearing victims, the court must provide an interpreter, and the legislation standardizes the fee structure for interpreter services across different types of courts. The changes aim to ensure more consistent and fair compensation for temporary court interpreters while maintaining accessibility for individuals with hearing disabilities in legal proceedings.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3669