New Jersey S3906 ensures limited English proficient parties in court have access to a social worker translator.

New Jersey S3906 mandates that any party in a court case who is limited English proficient and uses translating services be assisted by a licensed social worker who speaks their language. The Commissioner of Human Services must provide a list of available social workers to the Administrative Director of the Courts, who will create a registry for court use. The director will also establish guidelines to implement the bill's provisions. This act takes effect seven months after its enactment.

New Jersey S3906 ensures limited English proficient parties in court have access to a social worker translator.

New Jersey S3906 mandates that any party in a court case who is limited English proficient and uses translating services be assisted by a licensed social worker who speaks their language. The Commissioner of Human Services must provide a list of available social workers to the Administrative Director of the Courts, who will create a registry for court use. The director will also establish guidelines to implement the bill's provisions. This act takes effect seven months after its enactment.