Q: It's just a Court's responsibility to furnish paperwork or rights if they suspect defendit is deaf or hard of hearing
I would like to know if it's the Court's responsibility for providing me with paperwork about my rights for an interpreter for the deaf or hard of hearing I have a cochlear implants and I was not aware of my interpreter rights I'm asked them and told him I needed somebody in the past but they told me they didn't have nobody nor did they ever hand me anything with my rights to it isn't it their responsibility to furnish that
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I'm sorry to hear that you've had difficulties obtaining an interpreter in court. It's essential that you have full access to communication during legal proceedings, especially if you're deaf or hard of hearing.
Courts are generally responsible for providing accommodations like interpreters to ensure everyone can participate fully. They should inform you of your rights and supply any necessary paperwork or assistance without you having to repeatedly ask.
If the court hasn't provided this support, you might consider contacting a legal aid organization or a disability rights group for help. They can guide you on how to assert your rights and ensure the court fulfills its obligations to you.
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