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County Of Douglas-WI
Limited English Proficient ( Lep) Individuals
Language Access Plan
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This document outlines the Language Access Plan (LAP) for the Douglas County Circuit Court, detailing how the court will provide language services and reasonable accommodations to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals. The plan covers the court's responsibility to provide and pay for these services, ensuring quality through certified interpreters and appropriate procedures. It also addresses translations, staff training, public notices, and a complaint procedure. The implementation section details public notification methods, responsible staff, procedures for serving LEP court users in various situations (in-person, remote, written communication), and protocols for in-court situations including advanced notice and short notice scenarios. The plan also includes provisions for deaf jurors, remote interpreting, scheduling efficiencies, tracking LEP data, training, and resources. The effective date of this LAP is September 30, 2024.
The bid notice states A qualified interpreter: A person who is able to do all of the following: 1. Readily communicate with a person who has LEP. 2. Orally transfer the meaning of statements to and from English and the language spoken by a person who has limited English proficiency in the context of a court proceeding. 3. Readily and accurately interpret for a person who has LEP, without omissions or additions, in a manner that conserves the meaning, tone, and style of the original statement, including dialect, slang, and specialized vocabulary. (****)