Communication assistance quality framework

The communication assistance quality framework [PDF, 3.6 MB] describes who can provide communication assistance, how it should be delivered and how the Ministry will support ongoing quality improvement for the service.

It is a resource for all those involved in using communication assistance including judges, lawyers, police, and other justice sector professionals.

The quality framework supports consistent use of the service throughout the country and sets expectations of all court-appointed communication assistants, including: 

  • qualifications and training 
  • professional conduct 
  • guidelines for providing the service 
  • performance monitoring and ongoing quality improvement.