HR 257 · 96th Congress ·

Bilingual Courts Act

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires Federal judges to conduct bilingual court proceedings, in criminal and civil actions, where it is determined that a party to, or 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. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act.…

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