Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 25.1 – Appointment of interpreter
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 25.1
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
A. The court shall appoint an interpreter in accordance with the Code of Evidence and the Rules of the Louisiana Supreme Court for any person who is a party or witness upon a determination that the person is a limited English proficient or deaf individual.
B. The cost of providing a qualified court interpreter shall be paid out of the appropriate court fund.
Acts 2008, No. 882, §2; Acts 2024, No. 32, §2.