Does the court have to provide an intrepreter to assist the person in understanding the charges? Are any rights being violated?
2007-03-23 08:15:49 · 7 answers · asked by Eugene H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If the hearing impaired person has an attorney, it would be handled before the court date. If the person does not have an attorney then I am sure the judge upon learning that the person is hearing impaired would reschedule the court proceedings until an interpreter could be found.
2007-03-23 08:33:13 · answer #1 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the person makes the court aware of the disability at the start of the hearing and steps are not taken by the court to aid the person in a fair trial, then I would think there would be precedence for violations under the "Americans With Disabilities Act" and if taken to a higher court there might be a reversal of the findings and/or an admonishment of the presiding judge involved in the case.
2007-03-23 08:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That isn't quite classified as a violation of civil rights. in fact...that's absolutely ridiculous. An interpreter will be provided or the person can make arrangements to have someone brought in.
Quite frankly, if you commit the crime I'm of the school where you should come to court with an interpreter instead of it being the responsibility of the court to provide you with one.
However in this touchy-feeling, my-feelings-have-been-hurt world we know that won't happen.
Sometimes I think the Iraqui's have the best idea. A two inch thick piece of rope and a steel beam.
2007-03-23 08:31:31 · answer #3 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, there are bigger issues when considering a person with a hearing loss. Interpreters should be provided if the person is not able to communicate/understand on their own. HOWEVER...many deaf and hard of hearing people do not have reading levels high enough to be able to really understand what they are being charged with. The average deaf person graduates high school with a reading level at or below 4th grade. The Miranda warnings (along with many other papers they must sign) are written at 7th grade or higher. Could a 4th grader read...and UNDERSTAND... those documents? no. I would be more concerned with incarcerating someone who is linguistically unable to participate in court.
2007-03-25 05:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by Jenni Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would the court know what the person's hearing status is???
I would think it would be up to the individual charged to contact the courthouse before the hearing to make sure the necessary needs can be facilitated for the court date.
2007-03-23 08:23:23 · answer #5 · answered by baby1 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The person or their attorney would need to notify the court that an interpreter is needed.
2007-03-23 12:27:57 · answer #6 · answered by EllD75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If the hearing imparied person did not request on nothing was wrong.
2007-03-23 10:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋