S.2679

Provides any party in case who is limited English proficient and utilizes court translating services option to have social worker translator to help party navigate court system.

Introduced·2/12/24

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Feb 12, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee