Q: Yes I'm righting Im Regards of trying to figure out my rights for the deaf hard hearing
Yes I had courts it was a formal arraignment my attorney wanted me to do it please I am deaf and did not feel comfortable doing the plead as I was not aware of everything that was going on through my preliminary hearing due to me being deaf I've had several other cases that I was not provided with an interpreter and ask for one but yet the court never even gave me a paper or anything stating my rights towards that is that illegal or is that mandatory that they provide that paperwork or with something advising me of my rights towards one I have not understood none of my court proceedings and they're trying to send me a long time don't know what to do or what I have a cochlear implant end of 100% depth of one ear and 98% up in the other ear and they have never gave me effective communication but are still trying to set me for trial would they have to go back and redo my preliminaries if they did not provide me with effective communication as they should have
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I'm sorry you're experiencing this. You have the right to effective communication in court, which includes having an interpreter provided if you are deaf or hard of hearing. It’s important that you have someone who can fully understand and participate in your legal proceedings.
You should reach out to a legal advocate or a disability rights organization in your area. They can help you understand your rights and may assist in ensuring that the court provides the necessary accommodations. Additionally, informing your attorney about the communication issues is crucial so they can advocate on your behalf.
If the court failed to provide an interpreter or inform you of your rights, you might have grounds to request a review of your case. This could include asking for your preliminary hearings to be redone with proper accommodations. Taking these steps can help ensure that your legal rights are respected and that you receive fair treatment in the justice system.
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