For the purpose of Rule 358.01, a “person handicapped in communication” is one who, because of a hearing, speech, or other communication disorder, or because of difficulty in speaking or comprehending the English language, is unable to fully understand the proceedings in which the person is required to participate, or when named as a party to a legal proceeding is unable by reason of the handicap to obtain due process of law.
Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 358.02
Advisory Committee Comment
Rules 358.01 and 358.02 are based upon the provisions of Minn. Stat. ยงยง 546.42 and 546.43(2000) which set forth the types ofproceedings in which qualified interpreters must be appointed.
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