A 1991 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

This bill requires New Jersey courts to provide key criminal court documents - like indictments, pleadings, and motions - in the primary language of defendants, witnesses, or legal guardians with limited English proficiency. It mandates the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop translation policies for nine widely spoken languages in New Jersey, including Spanish, Chinese, and Haitian Creole. Courthouses must also post multilingual signs in high-traffic areas to inform individuals of their right to language assistance services. The policy applies to criminal proceedings and aims to ensure equitable access to court materials, directly affecting non-English speakers navigating the justice system.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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