California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1089 — Translation of court proceedings.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law requires an interpreter to be sworn to interpret for a witness who is incapable of understanding the English language or is incapable of expressing himself or herself in the English language so as to be understood directly by counsel, court, and jury. Existing law also requires an interpreter to be present at specified family court proceedings in which a party does not proficiently speak or understand the English language to interpret and assist communications between the party and his or her attorney. Existing law requires judicial proceedings to be conducted, preserved, and published in English, but nothing in this provision prohibits a court from providing an unofficial translation of specified court orders in a language other than English. This bill would authorize a bilingual judge, notwithstanding any other law, to provide an unofficial translation of preliminary court procedures that do not bear on any substantive right of a party when a court interpreter is not immediately available.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  10. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Alejo · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Alejo

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1089 do?
Existing law requires an interpreter to be sworn to interpret for a witness who is incapable of understanding the English language or is incapable of expressing himself or herself in the English language so as to be understood directly by counsel, court, and jury. Existing law also requires an interpreter to be present at specified family court proceedings in which a party does not proficiently speak or understand the English language to interpret and assist communications between the party and his or her attorney. Existing law requires judicial proceedings to be conducted, preserved, and published in English, but nothing in this provision prohibits a court from providing an unofficial translation of specified court orders in a language other than English. This bill would authorize a bilingual judge, notwithstanding any other law, to provide an unofficial translation of preliminary court procedures that do not bear on any substantive right of a party when a court interpreter is not immediately available.
Who sponsors AB 1089?
AB 1089 is sponsored by Alejo.
What is the current status of AB 1089?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1089?
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