Childrens Court Rules 2016
sec.18ADocuments in language other than English
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sec.18A Documents in language other than English
If a document filed in the court is written in a language other than English, a certified translation of the document must also be filed. In this rule— certified translation , of a document, means a translation of the document into English by a translator whose certification states— that the translation is correct; and the translator’s accreditation or qualifications for making the translation. r 18A ins 2024 SL No. 76 s 17 (sec.18A-ssec.1) If a document filed in the court is written in a language other than English, a certified translation of the document must also be filed. (sec.18A-ssec.2) In this rule— certified translation , of a document, means a translation of the document into English by a translator whose certification states— that the translation is correct; and the translator’s accreditation or qualifications for making the translation.
- (a) that the translation is correct; and
- (b) the translator’s accreditation or qualifications for making the translation.