1. (a) A provider of communication access for individuals who are blind, have vision loss, or are deaf-blind shall:

   1. (1) Demonstrate linguistic competency and proficiency in both English and another language/modality and the demonstrated ability to accurately relay information in both languages or modalities fluently;
   2. (2) Be at least 18 years of age;

   3. (3) Have the ability to interpret for individuals who are blind, have vision loss, or are deaf-blind including:

      1. a. Being a qualified reader, someone who is able to read effectively, accurately, and impartially, using any necessary specialized vocabulary; and
      2. b. Providing information in large print, braille, or electronically for use with a computer screen-reading program, or an audio recording of the printed information;
   4. (4) Contact the CPSW or JPPO prior to service delivery to discuss confidentiality, case information, court dates, and court protocols;
   5. (5) Keep all assignment-related information confidential;
   6. (6) Have the ability to interpret the message impartially by conveying the content and intent of the message using language most readily understood by the person(s) whom they serve; and
   7. (7) Understand and acknowledge interpreter ethics and client confidentiality needs and abide by the code of professional ethics standards contained in Int 500.

Source. (See Revision Note at part heading for He-C 6341) #9392, eff 3-1-09, EXPIRED: 3-1-17 New. #12535, INTERIM, eff 5-24-18, EXPIRED: 11-20-18 New. #12684, eff 11-30-18