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Language and the Justice System - Problems and Issues

NCJ Number
101228
Journal
Justice System Journal Volume: 10 Issue: 3 Dated: (Winter 1985) Pages: 353-364
Author(s)
W E Davis
Date Published
1985
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This is an article about non-English speaking peoples and the courts. The wave of immigration currently taking place in America brings with it both confusion and problems for the new immigrant when confronted with our judicial system.
Abstract
The primary purpose of this article is to heighten the awareness of officials to the language problems faced by these new immigrants when interfacing with American courts. The article identifies areas of concern that should be addressed by administrators, planners, and judges involved in the delivery of court services to non-English speaking peoples. (Publisher abstract)

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