(1) Interpreters must:
- (a) Use the interpretive mode that the parties, the person with hearing loss, the interpreter, and the administrative law judge (ALJ) consider the most accurate and effective;
- (b) Interpret statements made by the parties and the ALJ;
- (c) Not disclose information about the hearing without the written consent of the parties; and
- (d) Not comment on the hearing or give legal advice.
- (2) The ALJ must allow enough time for all interpretations to be made and understood.
- (3) The ALJ may make a video recording of a hearing and use it as the official transcript for hearings involving a person with hearing loss.
[Statutory Authority: 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 53, chapters 74.09, 34.05 RCW, and 10-08 WAC. WSR 13-02-007, § 182-526-0145, filed 12/19/12, effective 2/1/13.]