MCL 393.503 Right of Deaf Or Deaf-Blind Person to Qualified Interpreter In Proceeding Before Court, Grand Jury, Or Appointing Authority; Appointment of Qualified Interpreter; Waiver; Preliminary Determination; Intermediary Or Deaf Interpreter

• Library: Michigan Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Public Act 228 of the 2023 Legislative Session

(1) In any action before a court or a grand jury where a deaf or deaf-blind person is a participant in the action, either as a plaintiff, defendant, or witness, the court shall appoint a qualified interpreter to interpret the proceedings to the deaf or deaf-blind person, to interpret the deaf or deaf-blind person's testimony or statements, and to assist in preparation of the action with the deaf or deaf-blind person's counsel.

(2) In a proceeding before an appointing authority, other than a court, the appointing authority shall appoint a qualified interpreter to interpret the proceedings to the deaf or deaf-blind person and to interpret the deaf or deaf-blind person's testimony or statements in any proceeding before the appointing authority.

(3) The right of a deaf or deaf-blind person to a qualified interpreter shall not be waived except by a request for waiver in writing by the deaf or deaf-blind person. A written waiver of a plaintiff or defendant is subject to the approval of the deaf or deaf-blind person's counsel and the approval of the appointing authority.