HB3096: Interpreters for non-English speaking persons; imposition of local fee.

HB3096

HOUSE BILL NO. 3096 Offered January 17, 2007 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-164.01, relating to interpreter for non-English speaking persons; local fee. ---------- Patron-- Lohr ---------- Committee Referral Pending ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 19.2-164.01 as follows:

§ 19.2-164.01. Local fee for interpreters for non-English speaking persons.

Any locality may provide by ordinance for the imposition of a fee on any person convicted of a violation of any criminal statute or ordinance if such person was provided an interpreter for non-English speaking persons paid for by the locality. The fee shall be added to the costs in the case.

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