Rule 5.1 Accessibility to Judicial Proceedings
Title I: Rules for Proceedings in District Courts, Family Courts, and Juvenile Courts | Chapter 5: Courtroom Use, Accessibility, and Security
Rule Text
(a) The facilities, services, and programs of the court shall be readily accessible to persons with disabilities. Attached as Appendix 5.1A is a form that may be used to request reasonable accommodations extended under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Attached as Appendix 5.1B is a form that may be used to request an interpreter.
(b) In addition to the above requirements, courts having fifty or more employees shall develop, promulgate, and maintain a problem-resolution process and designate a responsible court officer or employee to coordinate access to court programs and services by persons with disabilities and to resolve complaints regarding lack of access for such persons.
Amendment history: Adopted April 1, 2002, effective April 1, 2002; amended November 3, 2008, effective January 1, 2009; amended November 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010; amended April 20, 2010, effective June 1, 2010; amended May 10, 2023, effective May 10, 2023.