West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 192 - Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Here’s an overview of West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 192 (Deaf & Hard of Hearing), focusing on its major series:
📘 Title 192 – Legislative Rule: Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
🔹 Series 192‑01: Fees for Qualified Interpreters
Establishes interpreter fees based on certification level (e.g., CI, CT, CDI).
Defines certification levels such as CI, CT, CSC, Level I–V (NAD), OIC variants, etc. (regulations.justia.com)
Applies to interpreters in state court, legislative bodies, schools, and governmental agencies.
🔹 Series 192‑03: Qualifications & Ethical Standards for Interpreters
Rule §192‑3‑1 (“General”) outlines the Commission’s duties:
Maintain a statewide registry of certified/qualified interpreters and ASL teachers.
Set qualifications and ethical standards.
Provide oversight—including approval, monitoring, evaluation, and sanctions. (law.cornell.edu)
Effective Date: April 12, 2012. (law.cornell.edu)
Applicability:
All persons providing interpreting in West Virginia must meet at least one of:
CI/CT or CDI from RID
NAD Level III–V
NIC/NIC Advanced/Master
Qualified community interpreters (with client approval)
Educational interpreters complying with WVDE Policy 5202 (law.cornell.edu)
Enforcement:
Department of Health & Human Resources Secretary enforces through the Commission. (law.cornell.edu)
✅ In Summary
| Series | Focus | Key Provisions |
|---|---|---|
| 192‑01 | Interpreter Fees | Defines fee structure and certification levels (regulations.justia.com) |
| 192‑03 | Interpreter Standards | Sets statewide registry, qualifications, ethics, enforcement |
📚 Where to Find the Full Text
Justia, Law.Cornell, and the West Virginia DHHR site host full rule texts and PDFs, including detailed definitions and fee schedules (dhhr.wv.gov).
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