Senate Bill 147 proposes amendments to sections 807.14 and 967.09 of the Wisconsin statutes regarding the use of interpreters in civil and criminal proceedings. Currently, the law allows interpreters to act by telephone or live audiovisual means in civil or criminal proceedings, but excludes trials from this provision. The bill seeks to remove this exclusion, thereby permitting interpreters to provide their services via telephone or audiovisual means in all types of proceedings, including trials.

The specific changes in the bill involve the deletion of the phrase "other than trial" from both sections, allowing for a more inclusive application of interpreter services. This amendment aims to enhance accessibility and ensure that language barriers do not impede justice in any court proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 807.14, 967.09