This bill mandates the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in New Jersey to establish policies for translating key court documents, such as indictment pleadings, plea agreements, and motions, into the primary languages of criminal defendants, witnesses, or individuals with legal decision-making authority. The AOC is tasked with identifying which documents require translation to enhance language access services for communities with limited English proficiency (LEP). The bill specifies that translation services should be provided for nine languages commonly spoken in New Jersey, including Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Hindi, Arabic, Haitian Creole, and French.

Additionally, the bill requires courthouses to post and maintain signs in high-traffic areas, such as waiting rooms and reception areas, to inform the public of their right to receive court documents in their primary language. These signs must be conspicuous and include information about available language assistance services, inviting LEP individuals to identify themselves as needing such services. The intent of the bill is to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their English proficiency, can fully participate in judicial proceedings, thereby upholding their civil rights and maintaining the integrity of the legal system.