Wash. Admin. Code § 388-02-0140 – May you waive interpreter services?

(1) If you are limited English proficient, you may ask to waive interpreter services.
(2) You must make your request in writing or through a qualified interpreter on the record.
(3) The ALJ must determine if your waiver has been knowingly and voluntarily made.
(4) You may withdraw your waiver at any time before or during the hearing.
(5) You may ask that the interpreter be retained on standby for the duration of the hearing to provide interpreter services if the need arises.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020, 34.05.220, and 34.05.353. WSR 25-21-040, s 388-02-0140, filed 10/9/25, effective 11/9/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020. WSR 00-18-059, § 388-02-0140, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00.]