- (1) A notice of a hearing will be sent or transmitted to all parties and to those granted intervention or amicus status at least 20 calendar days before the hearing date unless a different period is required by law. The notice will include the information specified in RCW 34.05.434, and whether the hearing will be conducted by phone, video or other electronic means.
- (2) The notice will state that if a limited-English speaking or hearing-impaired party or witness needs an interpreter, a qualified interpreter will be appointed at no cost. The notice will include a form to indicate whether an interpreter is needed and in what language and dialect.
- (3) The notice will also state that a party or witness with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to allow for effective participation in the proceedings. The notice will include a form to describe the reasonable accommodations requested.
- (4) Notice of the requirements listed in this section may be waived if the waiver is knowing and voluntary.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 22-05-051, § 456-09-570, filed 2/9/22, effective 3/12/22; WSR 05-13-141, § 456-09-570, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05; WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-570, filed 5/2/89.]