South Dakota HB1219 mandates interpreter or translator services for parties in administrative contested cases.

South Dakota HB1219 requires agencies to provide and compensate interpreters or translators for parties in contested case proceedings. The bill ensures that agencies procure disinterested interpreters or translators, compensate them for their services, and allow them to inspect evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence. The prevailing party in a contested case may recover expenditures for interpreter or translator services.

South Dakota HB1219 mandates interpreter or translator services for parties in administrative contested cases.

South Dakota HB1219 requires agencies to provide and compensate interpreters or translators for parties in contested case proceedings. The bill ensures that agencies procure disinterested interpreters or translators, compensate them for their services, and allow them to inspect evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence. The prevailing party in a contested case may recover expenditures for interpreter or translator services.