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 2516-1-27.240 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATUS I AND II PROVIDERS
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024
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.
