19-3-219. Language access.
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(1)Pursuant to this article 3, the court shall provide language access to a child or a parent, guardian, other custodian, or other party if the person requests language access or the court finds that a person has limited English proficiency.
(2)A person who receives language access pursuant to this section must receive translation and interpretation services in circumstances when a similarly situated person would
receive the communication in English. Translation must be provided in a timely manner and without unreasonable delay if requested by the party, and interpretation must be provided at every proceeding.