S. 702 · 110th Congress
State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act
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State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act - Directs the Administrator of the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice to: (1) make grants to state courts to develop and implement programs to assist individuals with limited English proficiency to access and understand state court proceedings in which they are a party; and (2) allocate…
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Aug 1, 2008
State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act - Directs the Administrator of the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice to: (1) make grants to state courts to develop and implement programs to assist individuals with limited English proficiency to access and understand state court proceedings in which they are a party; and (2) allocate specified funds to establish a court interpreter technical assistance program to assist state courts receiving grants under this Act.
Authorizes the use of grant awards by state courts to: (1) assess regional language demands; (2) develop a court interpreter program; (3) develop, institute, and administer language certification examinations; (4) recruit, train, and certify qualified court interpreters; and (5) pay for salaries, transportation, and technology necessary to implement the court interpreter program.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act
Latest action (Aug 1, 2008): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 932.
Policy area: Law · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 28, 2007
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No recorded floor vote found.