District Of Columbia § 2-1909 - Interpreter in full view.

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§ 2-1909. Interpreter in full view.

2-1909

Whenever an interpreter is required to be appointed to assist a hearing-impaired person under this chapter, the appointing authority shall not commence proceedings until the appointed interpreter is in full view of and spatially situated so as to assure effective communication with the hearing-impaired person or persons involved as participants.

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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 2-1909

What does D.C. Code § 2-1909 cover?

Section 2-1909 ("Interpreter in full view.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. 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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Is this the official text of District Of Columbia law?

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