12 CCR 2516-1-27.240 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATUS I AND II PROVIDERS

All Status I and II Auxiliary Service Providers shall abide by the following responsibilities for court and legal settings:

A. Identify their LAS-issued credential and number.

B. Prepare for the assignment by contacting the appointing authority and reviewing case information in advance and arriving at the assignment early to be able to assess the consumer's needs and establish effective communication.

C. Take an oath as directed by the presiding authority regarding the full and complete provision of interpreting or CART services to the best of the provider's ability.

D. Make all necessary disclosures, on the record, about any perceived need for disqualification or acknowledging conflict of interest as being the sole holder of relevant information.

E. Take the necessary steps to promote effective communication, including ensuring proper set-up onsite or online.

F. Correct errors either on the record, or by notifying each party as soon as is practical.

G. Facilitate effective communication between deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind individuals and their attorneys only when attorney-client privilege has been extended for the Auxiliary Service Provider.

H. Abide by LAS policies and procedures as outlined in the Legal Auxiliary Services Handbook,

including following applicable codes of professional conduct.

Notes

12 CCR 2516-1-27.240

42 CR 11, June 10, 2019, effective 6/30/2019 42 CR 13, July 10, 2019, effective 7/30/2019 43 CR 05, March 10, 2020, effective 2/7/2020 43 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 3/1/2020 43 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/2020 43 CR 23, December 10, 2020, effective 11/6/2020 44 CR 05, March 10, 2021, effective 2/5/2021 44 CR 03, February 10, 2021, effective 3/2/2021 44 CR 05, March 10, 2021, effective 4/1/2021 44 CR 07, April 10, 2021, effective 4/30/2021 44 CR 17, September 10, 2021, effective 9/30/2021 45 CR 09, May 10, 2022, effective 5/30/2022 45 CR 13, July 10, 2022, effective 7/31/2022 45 CR 15, August 10, 2022, effective 8/30/2022 46 CR 05, March 10, 2023, effective 2/3/2023 46 CR 09, May 10, 2023, effective 5/30/2023