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File #: 26-5371    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/5/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of funds in the amount of $622.67 for a forensic interview using a unique form of American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate that is outside of standard formal ASL and requiring two ASL interpreters.
Attachments: 1. ASL Interpreter
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Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

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Request for approval of funds in the amount of $622.67 for a forensic interview using a unique form of American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate that is outside of standard formal ASL and requiring two ASL interpreters.
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Background and Discussion:

The victim in case HCSO 2603-00974 uses a unique form of ASL, and to complete the forensic interview, two ASL interpreters are required. One interpreter who can communicate directly with the complainant using this informal ASL, and a second interpreter who can relay the communication from the first interpreter to the individual conducting the forensic interview.



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