Section 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.A. § 4401 et seq., relating to Court Interpreters for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or the Administrative Regulations Governing Court Interpreters for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Official Note

The Administrative Regulations Governing Court Interpreters for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (204 Pa. Code § 101 et seq.) and 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 4401 et seq. provide standards for court interpreters in judicial proceedings. ‘‘Judicial proceeding’’ is defined 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. 42 U.S.C.A. § 12132; 28 C.F.R. § 35.160.

The provisions of this Rule 251 adopted March 3, 2014, effective immediately, 44 Pa.B. 1419.