Concerning judicial processes.

This bill establishes a credentialing program for spoken language interpreters in Washington state courts, requiring the administrative office of the courts to create testing standards, offer training programs across eastern and western Washington, and maintain a list of qualified interpreters. It also modifies procedures for protection order hearings by prioritizing emergency cases, limiting discovery requests, and restricting the admissibility of evidence regarding a petitioner's prior sexual activity. The legislation aims to ensure fair and efficient judicial processes for victims seeking protection orders while maintaining high standards for interpreter qualifications in court proceedings.