KRS 30A.435: Use of equipment by interpreter or disabled person -- Approval required.

(1) In the performance of his duties the interpreter may utilize electronic recording,

foreign language translation, and other equipment. A person who is deaf, hard of

hearing, or speech impaired may elect to use assistive technology in lieu of or in

addition to the services of an interpreter.

(2) If the equipment sought to be used is of the type approved by the Administrative

Office of the Courts, no further approval is required before the equipment may be

used in court or court-related matters.

(3) If the equipment is of a type for which no approval has been issued by the

Administrative Office of the Courts, the use of the equipment for court or court -

related matter shall be approved in writing and in advance by the director of the

Administrative Office of the Courts or his designee or by the judge making the

appointment.

(4) If the equipment is of a type which has been disapproved by the Administrative

Office of the Courts, it shall not be used in any court or court-related matter.

(5) All equipment utiliz ed in court or court -related matters shall be in proper

mechanical and working order and shall be fit for the intended use.