S.3812

Requires certain court documents to be translated into languages other than English.

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3812 mandates translation of certain court documents into multiple languages to aid non-English speaking litigants.

New Jersey S3812 requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop policies for translating pertinent court documents into languages including Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Hindi, Arabic, Haitian Creole, and French. This ensures that individuals with limited English proficiency can understand and participate in court proceedings. The bill also mandates that courthouses post signs in multiple languages to inform the public of available language services.

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History

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee