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Home » US Law » 2022 New Hampshire Revised Statutes » Title LIII - Proceedings in Court » Title 521-A - Interpreters for the Deaf

Section 521-A:1 – Definitions.

    521-A:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the following meanings: I. "Appointing authority" means the presiding justice of any court, the chairman of any board, commission or authority, and the director or commissioner of any department or agency, or any other person presiding at any hearing or other […]

Section 521-A:10 – Oath of Interpreter.

    521-A:10 Oath of Interpreter. – Every interpreter appointed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, before entering upon his duties, shall take oath that he will make a true interpretation in an understandable manner to the person for whom he is appointed and that he will repeat the statements of such person in the […]

Section 521-A:11 – Privileged Communications.

    521-A:11 Privileged Communications. – Whenever a deaf person communicates through an interpreter to any person under such circumstances that the communication would be privileged and said person could not be compelled to testify as to the communications, said privilege shall apply to the interpreter as well. Source. 1977, 542:1, eff. Sept. 13, 1977.

Section 521-A:12 – Compensation.

    521-A:12 Compensation. – A qualified interpreter appointed under this chapter shall be reimbursed by the appointing authority at a fixed rate reflecting the most recent fee schedule approved by the department of education, bureau of vocational rehabilitation. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any state department, board, commission, agency, or appointing […]

Section 521-A:2 – Interpreter Required.

    521-A:2 Interpreter Required. – At all stages of any proceeding before any court, department, board, commission, agency or licensing authority of the state; any political subdivision of the state; or any department, board, commission, agency or licensing authority of a political subdivision in which a deaf person is a principal party in interest the […]

Section 521-A:3 – Interpreter Required in Criminal Matters.

    521-A:3 Interpreter Required in Criminal Matters. – Whenever a deaf person is arrested for any alleged violation of criminal law where the penalty may include imprisonment or fine in excess of $100 or both, no attempt to interrogate or take a statement from such person shall be permitted until a qualified interpreter is appointed […]

Section 521-A:4 – Preliminary Determination.

    521-A:4 Preliminary Determination. – No qualified interpreter shall be appointed in any case until the appointing authority makes a preliminary determination that the qualified interpreter is able to accurately communicate with and translate information to and from the deaf person involved in the case. Source. 1977, 542:1, eff. Sept. 13, 1977.

Section 521-A:5 – Interpreter to be Provided.

    521-A:5 Interpreter to be Provided. – Whenever any deaf person is a party to or receiving services from any health, welfare, or educational agency under the authority of the state or political subdivision of the state or municipality, the appointing authority shall appoint a qualified interpreter for the deaf to interpret or translate the […]

Section 521-A:6 – Notice; Proof of Disability.

    521-A:6 Notice; Proof of Disability. – Every deaf person whose appearance before a proceeding entitles him to an interpreter shall notify the appointing authority of his disability prior to any appearance and shall request at such time the services of an interpreter. An appointing authority may require a person requesting the appointment of an […]

Section 521-A:9 – Interpreter Permitted.

    521-A:9 Interpreter Permitted. – Whenever a deaf person is interested in any administrative or judicial proceeding in which an interpreter would be required for a principal party in interest, he shall be entitled to utilize an interpreter to translate the proceeding for him and to assist him in presenting his testimony or comment. Source. […]