Code of Colorado Regulations
2500 - Department of Human Services
2516 - Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (Volume 27)
12 CCR 2516-1 - RULE MANUAL 27, COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, AND DEAFBLIND
Section 12 CCR 2516-1-27.220 - APPOINTMENT OF AUXILIARY SERVICES PROVIDERS AND PUBLISHING A REFERRAL RESOURCE LIST

Universal Citation: 12 CO Code Regs 2516-1, § 27.220

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

LAS will coordinate and pay for all qualified Auxiliary Services Providers when requested by an Appointing Authority. In addition, LAS will publish and maintain a Referral Resource List for use by law enforcement and prosecutorial personnel.

A. LAS shall determine the combination of services needed on a case-by-case basis in order to achieve effective communication between all parties.

B. LAS shall arrange and pay for auxiliary services in the following instances:

1. When a deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind person is present and participating as the principal party of interest or witness at any state court civil or criminal proceeding, including court-ordered or court-provided probation, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, pre-sentence interviews, or treatment.

2. When a deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind person is present and participating as the principal party of interest or witness at any state administrative, commission, or agency hearing, or hearing of a licensing authority of the state.

3. When a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind is involved in any stage of grand jury or jury proceedings as a potential or selected juror.

4. When a juvenile whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind is brought before a state court for any reason.

5. For meetings at the courthouse between an attorney and a client when the meeting is an extension of a court appearance (i.e., immediately before or after the appearance).

C. The Commission may coordinate and pay for qualified Auxiliary Services Providers for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals who are not a principal party of interest when practicable and given consideration of advance notice and availability of service providers.

D. LAS shall maintain a publicly available Referral Resource List of qualified Auxiliary Services

Providers for use by appointing authorities, including law enforcement and prosecutorial personnel. The list shall contain the names of interpreters and CART providers who are qualified to work in court/legal settings. Law enforcement and prosecutorial personnel shall utilize the Referral Resource List to secure necessary auxiliary services pursuant to section 13-90-205(2), C.R.S.

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