Section 336.180  Interpreters

A party whose primary language is not English, or who requires communication assistance, may request an interpreter.  The Department shall provide an interpreter at no cost to the party. Unless the interpreter has been requested at least 14 calendar days before the prehearing conference or hearing, the time between the request for the interpreter and any continued hearing date occasioned by that request shall not be construed as delay on the part of the Department in issuing and implementing its decision.

(Source:  Added at 24 Ill. Reg. 7660, effective June 1, 2000)