Effective 5/9/2017
78B-1-209. Waiver of right to interpreter.
The right of a deaf or hard of hearing person to an interpreter may not be waived, except by a deaf or hard of hearing person who requests a waiver in writing. The waiver is subject to the approval of counsel to the deaf or hard of hearing person, if existent, and is subject to the approval of the appointing authority. In no event may the failure of the deaf or hard of hearing person to request an interpreter be considered a waiver of that right.
78B-1-209. Waiver of right to interpreter.
The right of a deaf or hard of hearing person to an interpreter may not be waived, except by a deaf or hard of hearing person who requests a waiver in writing. The waiver is subject to the approval of counsel to the deaf or hard of hearing person, if existent, and is subject to the approval of the appointing authority. In no event may the failure of the deaf or hard of hearing person to request an interpreter be considered a waiver of that right.
Amended by Chapter 43, 2017 General Session