Does the court pay for two different interpreters in one case, for example, if one interpreter provides services at the public defenders office but another interpreter is appointed in court?
Yes. There are a variety of reasons for this type of situation. An interpreter may be unavailable for the scheduled court date(s). Or the interpreter, the court, and/or a party may believe that a conflict of interest exists. The interpreters code of ethics requires interpreters to avoid the appearance of impropriety. Because it is true that interpreters must not only be neutral and objective, they must also be seen as such, the court proceeding(s) may require a different interpreter. Back to Top • Does the court pay for an interpreter for law enforcement during an investigation? No. The law enforcement agency is responsible for arranging for and compensating interpreters. Back to Top • Does the court pay for an interpreter who performs services at the jail (e.g., booking, fingerprinting)? No. The jail is responsible for arranging for and compensating interpreters. Back to Top • Does the court pay for an interpreter to provide services to a victim-witness coordinator? No. The victim-wit
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