2.43.060 - Waiver of right to interpreter. - Washington Statutes

Waiver of right to interpreter.

(1) The right to a qualified interpreter may not be waived except when:

     (a) A non-English-speaking person requests a waiver; and

     (b) The appointing authority determines on the record that the waiver has been made knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently.

     (2) Waiver of a qualified interpreter may be set aside and an interpreter appointed, in the discretion of the appointing authority, at any time during the proceedings.

[1989 c 358 § 6. Formerly RCW 2.42.250.]

Notes: Severability -- 1989 c 358: See note following RCW 2.43.010.