It is the policy of this Court to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with communications disabilities. Sign language interpreters and other appropriate auxiliary aids and services are provided to participants (including parties, attorneys, witnesses and jurors) in federal court proceedings who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or have other communications disabilities. The court provides primary consideration to a participant’s choice of auxiliary aid or service.

The individual designated for the District of New Jersey as the access coordinator for these services is Irene Caramuta, Clerk’s Office, Newark, New Jersey. She can be reached at 973-645-4621.