Government
Aug. 8, 2014
Judicial branch proposal aims to improve interpreter services in courts across state
The multiyear proposal, put out by a group of judges and other stakeholders at the behest of branch leadership, is undergoing a comment period ending Sept. 29.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - In late 2010, Joann Lee of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles filed a complaint with the Department of Justice. She wrote that the nonprofit's minority clients weren't able to get language interpretation in civil matters and so couldn't get a fair legal shake.
Three and a half years later, Lee said she's pleased with a draft proposal by the judicial branch to improve la...
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