[WSBARP] NJP Making it a Federal Case

[Paul Neumiller]

Sorry, I meant the Tenant does not qualify for a free "interpreter."


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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Paul Neumiller
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2023 11:14 AM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBARP] NJP Making it a Federal Case

Literally.  I represent LL in an unlawful detainer case.  Tenant is a non-English native tongue speaker and NJP demands the court provide an interpreter at the court's cost.  But tenant doesn't qualify for a free attorney (makes over $54K a year) and court says RCW 2.43.040 requires T to be indigent before court pays.  NJP argues that T's financial position is irrelevant and, get this, RCW 2.43.040 violates federal due process and thus unconstitutional.  Is there no notice requirement to the WA Attorneys Office.  The hearing is this afternoon.  Any thoughts?


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