Rule 251. Scope.

 These rules shall apply to each UJS entity which includes, but is not limited to, all appellate courts, judicial districts, boards, committees, and agencies under the administrative authority of the Supreme Court. These rules relating to reasonable accommodations under Title II of the ADA do not supersede either the requirements of 42 Pa.C.S. § §  4401 et seq., relating to Court Interpreters for Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or the Administrative Regulations Governing Language Access for Persons with Limited English Proficiency and for Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, 204 Pa. Code § §  221.101 et seq.

   Official Note

   The Administrative Regulations Governing Language Access for Persons with Limited English Proficiency and for Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (204 Pa. Code § §  221.101 et seq.) and 42 Pa.C.S. § §  4401 et seq. provide standards for court interpreters in judicial proceedings. ‘‘Judicial proceeding’’ is defined, in pertinent part, as ‘‘an ‘action,’ ‘appeal’ or ‘proceeding’ in any court of this Commonwealth.’’ 2 Pa.C.S. §  101. Title II of the ADA requires an interpreter for the deaf or hard of hearing for all programs, services, or activities of the UJS. See 42 U.S.C. §  12132; 28 C.F.R. §  35.160.

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 251 adopted March 3, 2014, effective immediately, 44 Pa.B. 1419; amended November 19, 2021, effective January 1, 2022, 51 Pa.B. 7409. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (371441) to (371442).

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