Colorado § 19-3-219 - Language access.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 19-3-219 — Language access., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-3-219. Language access.
(1) Pursuant to this article 3, the court shall provide language access to a child or a parent, guardian, other custodian, or other party if the person requests language access or the court finds that a person has limited English proficiency.
(2) A person who receives language access pursuant to this section must receive translation and interpretation services in circumstances when a similarly situated person would receive the communication in English. Translation must be provided in a timely manner and without unreasonable delay if requested by the party, and interpretation must be provided at every proceeding.
Source: L. 2024: Entire section added, (HB 24-1031), ch. 327, p. 2214, § 3, effective August 7.
Editor's note: This section was numbered as § 19-3-218 in HB 24-1031 but was renumbered on revision for ease of location.
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What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 19-3-219 cover?
Section 19-3-219 ("Language access.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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