Rule 1903. Interpreters for the Deaf.
(a) In any civil action or proceeding at law or in equity brought in or appealed to any court which is subject to these rules in which a participant is deaf, the court upon request shall appoint an interpreter to assist the participant. The cost of interpreter services shall not be imposed on any participant or assessed as an element of court costs.
Official Note
For the definition of the terms ‘‘deaf’’ and ‘‘interpreter’’, see Section 7103(c) of the Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S. § 7103(c).
(b) As used in this rule, the term ‘‘participant’’ includes a party, juror or witness.
The provisions of this Rule 1903 adopted December 14, 1993, effective January 1, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 8.
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