Current through 11/5/2024 election
Section 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.Added by 2024 Ch. 327,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2024.This section was numbered as § 19-3-218 in HB 24-1031 but was renumbered on revision for ease of location.
2024 Ch. 327, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).