New Jersey S2679 ensures limited English proficient parties in court cases can receive assistance from a licensed social worker translator.

New Jersey S2679 mandates that any party in a court case who is limited English proficient and uses translating services is entitled to assistance from a licensed social worker who speaks their language. This social worker helps the party navigate the court system by providing or translating necessary information. The Commissioner of Human Services must prepare a list of available licensed social workers for the Administrative Director of the Courts, who will develop a registry of approved translators.

New Jersey S2679 ensures limited English proficient parties in court cases can receive assistance from a licensed social worker translator.

New Jersey S2679 mandates that any party in a court case who is limited English proficient and uses translating services is entitled to assistance from a licensed social worker who speaks their language. This social worker helps the party navigate the court system by providing or translating necessary information. The Commissioner of Human Services must prepare a list of available licensed social workers for the Administrative Director of the Courts, who will develop a registry of approved translators.