WA ST Administrative Office of the Courts 11/13/2020

• Need for Language Access in General—i.e., translations for websites,translated forms, interpreting equipment, technology enabling remote interpreting, and other things that are necessary for courts to provide fair and equitable access for people who are LEP, deaf, and hard of hearing. 3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED a) The Court will ensure that the interpreter funding is used only for language access purposes and for reimbursement of costs paid to certified, registered, and qualified interpreters for Qualifying Events pursuant to Exhibit A,which is incorporated herein by reference. b) The Court agrees to track and provide interpreter cost and usage data using a form provided by the AOC Interpreter Reimbursement Program, reflecting information about the Court's interpreter and language access costs and services. c) The Court agrees to work with the AOC Interpreter Program,the Interpreter Commission, and neighboring courts to identify and implement best and promising practices for providing language access and interpreter services. d) The Court agrees to encourage its staff overseeing interpreter services at the court to attend trainings (in person and/or online) provided by the AOC Interpreter Commission and Interpreter Program. e) The Court may elect to pay for interpreter services that are not in accordance with the provisions of Exhibit A as set forth; however, such payments will not be reimbursed_ t) The Court is required to have a Language Assistance Plan (LAP)to be a part of the reimbursement program. 1) Courts Currently in the Reimbursement Program must submit their current LAP for review and approval by the Interpreter Commission by November 15, 2020. 2) Courts Joining the Reimbursement Program for the First Time must submit their LAP for review and approval by the Interpreter Commission by April 1, 2021. Staff from the Washington State Supreme Court Interpreter Commission will work with the new courts to develop and implement their LAPs, and will provide technical assistance and training when needed. 4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The beginning date of performance under this Agreement is July 1,2020, regardless of the date of execution and which shall end on June 30, 2021. 5. COMPENSATION a) The Court shall be reimbursed a maximum of$7,784 for interpreter and language access services costs incurred during the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. No reimbursement shall be made under this Agreement for interpreting services provided after June 30, 2021. b) The Court shall receive payment for its costs for interpreter and language access services as set forth in Exhibit A, and incorporated herein. c) The Court shall not be reimbursed for interpreter services costs for Qualifying Events or other goods and services set forth in Exhibit A until properly-completed A-19 IAA21564 Page 2 of 6