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

3) Non-Credentialed Languages Compensation for interpreters for languages for which neither certification nor registration is offered will be reimbursed where the interpreter has been qualified on the record pursuant to RCW 2.43. B. Sign Language Interpreters Qualifying Events Reimbursement for actual expenses incurred for services of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters appointed by an appointing authority pursuant to RCW 2.42 will be authorized pursuant to the payment structure as outlined in Section 5"Payment Structure", when then interpreter is listed with the Department of Social and Health Services, Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSHS, ODHH)as a court-certified ASL interpreter. C. Salaried Staff and Contract Interpreters Reimbursement will be provided for salaried staff or contracted interpreters meeting the Qualifying Event conditions for the payment of credentialed spoken and sign language interpreters, as referenced in subsections (A) and (B)above. D. Telephonic and Video Remote Interpreting The AOC will reimburse local jurisdictions for using certified, registered, or • otherwise qualified interpreters operating by telephone or video when providing court interpreting services for Limited English Proficiency(LEP) persons or persons who rely on sign language for in-court proceedings and for services that are provided by the Court to the public outside of the courtroom. To the extent possible, the services must meet the Qualifying Event conditions for the payment of credentialed spoken and sign language interpreters, as referenced in subsections (A) and (B) above. 3. Language Access Goods &Services Courts can request reimbursement for the cost of goods and services that are meant to increase language access in the Court.A maximum of 50 percent of the court's total contract amount can be spent on goods and services. The court shall seek approval by Program staff to use a percentage above 50 percent if there is a compelling reason to do so that will directly impact increased language access in the Court. Program staff approval must be documented in writing. Language access goods and services will be reimbursed at 100%of the total cost, with the exception of interpreter costs and portable video devices,for which only 50% will be reimbursed. The items listed below are acceptable for reimbursement and the Court does not need prior approval to seek reimbursement for the listed items. Items or services not listed below, must be approved by Program staff prior to purchase or they will not qualify for reimbursement under the Program. Washington State Interpreter Services Funding-Exhibit A Page 2 of B