(1) If one of the parties is limited-English-proficient (LEP), that party may ask to waive interpreter services.
(2) The request must be in writing or through a qualified interpreter on the record.
(3) The administrative law judge must determine if the waiver has been knowingly and voluntarily made.
(4) The party may withdraw their waiver at any time before or during the hearing.
[Statutory Authority: 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 53, chapters
74.09,
34.05 RCW, and 10-08 WAC. WSR 13-02-007, § 182-526-0140, filed 12/19/12, effective 2/1/13.]