Notice Of Need For Interpreter {TF-985}

TF-985 - NOTICE OF NEED FOR INTERPRETER. This form is used in the District or Superior Court of the State of Alaska to inform the court that a party involved in a case—such as a plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, respondent, or witness—does not understand or speak English well enough to participate effectively in court proceedings and therefore requires the assistance of a language interpreter. The form specifies the language needed, including options such as Spanish, Tagalog, Samoan, Russian, Vietnamese, Hmong, Somali, Korean, and Yup’ik, among others. It also includes an option for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and need an ASL interpreter or other accommodations. The form gathers contact information for the individual needing interpretation services and the person submitting the request, if different, ensuring that communication from the court can be properly directed and that the individual’s rights to understand and participate in the legal process are upheld. www.FormsWorkflow.com