Connecticut § 51-245a - Rules re qualification of interpreters to assist jurors who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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§ 51-245a. Rules re qualification of interpreters to assist jurors who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Sec. 51-245a. Rules re qualification of interpreters to assist jurors who are deaf or hard of hearing. In accordance with the provisions of section 51-14, the judges of the Superior Court shall make such rules as they deem necessary concerning the qualification of interpreters to assist jurors who are deaf or hard of hearing pursuant to subsection (d) of section 51-245. Such rules shall ensure that such interpreters are unbiased and will not unduly influence the jury.

(P.A. 85-271, S. 4, 5; P.A. 17-202, S. 99.)

History: P.A. 17-202 replaced “hearing impaired” with “hard of hearing”.

Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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