New Jersey § 2b:8-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2b:8-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2b:8-1.
Each county shall provide interpreting services necessary for cases from that county
in the Law Division and the Family Part of the Chancery Division. A county may provide interpreting services through the use of persons hired for
that purpose. If interpreters are employed, they shall be appointed and shall perform their duties
in the manner established by the Chief Justice, and shall serve at the pleasure of
the appointing authority. For the purpose of determining their compensation, these employees shall be considered
county employees. As used in this section “ interpreting services ” shall include the provision of services to assist a developmentally disabled person,
as that term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c. 82 ( C. 30:6D-3 ), and to assist a hearing impaired person to understand questions and to frame and
express answers in a criminal proceeding; provided that the person is not otherwise
disqualified as a witness.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2b:8-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2b:8-1 cover?
Section 2b:8-1 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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