Connecticut General Statutes

Conn. Practice Book § 16-1 (2026)

Sec. 16-1. Jurors Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Sec. 16-1. Jurors Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (Amended June 15, 2018, to take effect Jan. 1, 2019.) At the request of a juror who is deaf or hard of hearing or the judicial authority, an interpreter or interpreters provided by the Judicial Branch and qualified under General Statutes § 17a-838 shall assist such juror during the juror orientation pro- gram and all subsequent proceedings, and when the jury assembles for deliberation. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 303A.) (Amended June 15, 2018, to take effect Jan. 1, 2019.)