HR 342 · 95th Congress · Bilingualism

Bilingual Courts Act

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Bilingual Courts Act - Requires that proceedings in U.S. district courts, in criminal and civil actions, be conducted bilingual where it is determined that a party to, or a witness in, such proceedings does not understand the English language. Directs the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to determine and supply the personnel and facilities necessary to conduct such proceedings.…

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