R410-14-19. Interpreters  


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  •   (1) If a party notifies DMHF that it needs an interpreter, DMHF shall arrange for an interpreter at no cost to the party.

      (2) The party may arrange for an interpreter to be present at the hearing only if the hearing officer can verify that the interpreter is at least 18 years of age, and fluent in English and the language of the person who testifies.

      (3) The hearing officer shall instruct the interpreter to interpret word for word, and not to summarize, add, change, or delete any of the testimony or questions.

      (4) The interpreter must swear under oath to truthfully and accurately translate all statements, questions and answers.