New York S00338 mandates that certain civil court documents be provided to parties in their native language.
New York S00338 amends the New York City Civil Court Act to require that certain court documents, including court orders and stipulations, be provided to parties in their native language if they are not fluent in English. The native language must be one of the six most prevalent languages spoken in New York City, other than English. The person drafting the document in the native language must provide a copy to the court and certify under oath that it accurately reflects the English version.
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