Rule 16-1. Jurors Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

At the request of a juror who is deaf or hard of hearing or the judicial authority, an interpreter or interpreters provided by the Judicial Branch and qualified under General Statutes § 17a-838 shall assist such juror during the juror orientation program and all subsequent proceedings, and when the jury assembles for deliberation.

Committee Notes

(Amended June 15, 2018, to take effect Jan. 1, 2019.) (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 303A.) (Amended June 15, 2018, to take effect Jan. 1, 2019.)