S 1315 · 95th Congress · Bilingualism
Court Interpreters Act
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EnactedLatest: Public Law 95-539.(1978-10-28)
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Bilingual Courts Act - Requires that proceedings in U.S. district courts, in criminal and civil actions, be conducted bilingually 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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