RULE 5007-1 INTERPRETERS; SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH COMMUNICATIONS DISABILITIES

Modified 12/1/01

(a) Right to an Interpreter. The Court will provide interpreter services only in proceedings initiated by the United States or for persons with communications disabilities.

(b) Certification. There is no requirement that an interpreter provided by a party be federally certified.

(c) Notice Required for Interpreter Services. A party who requires the services of an interpreter shall make arrangements therefor, at that party's expense, and shall file a written notice not later than eleven (11) days prior to the proceeding in which the interpreter's services will be used. The notice shall include:

(1) the name and credentials of the interpreter;

(2) the name of the witness or witnesses requiring such services; and

(3) the reason the service is needed.

(d) Who may not serve as Interpreter. Relatives or acquaintances of a witness are not eligible to serve as interpreter.

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