Section 1700.250  Communication Aids and Service

a)         The Department will provide oral or sign language interpretation services upon request for persons seeking information or participating in a hearing.  The Administrative Law Judge may order the use of these such services at a hearing.

b)         A person who needs oral or sign language interpretation services for a hearing shall request them as early as possible to avoid delay.

c)         An interpreter at a hearing shall swear or affirm under penalty of perjury to interpret accurately, completely, and impartially.

(Source:  Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 13886, effective September 18, 2023)