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Officials report two juveniles held; state's attorney highlights high interpreter costs and use of Pocketalk device
Summary
Committee received updates that two juveniles are in detention and heard that interpreter use spiked, producing an $18,000 bill; officials discussed human interpreters' role in court and the practical use of a Pocketalk translation device during investigation.
County officials told the Support Services Committee Sept. 10 that two juveniles are currently in detention: one described as seriously violent and another as a short-term hold for safety concerns. The report prompted questions about services available in the juvenile facility.
During a later report, the State's Attorney said interpreter costs were high…
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