Criminal Practice Rules 1999
sec.54ADWhen interpreter must be provided for accused person
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sec.54AD When interpreter must be provided for accused person
This rule applies if the court is satisfied that an accused person in a proceeding can not understand and speak the English language sufficiently to enable the accused person to— understand and participate in the proceeding; or understand, and make adequate reply to, questions that may be put to the accused person in the proceeding. The court must ensure the accused person is provided with an interpreter. If an interpreter is provided under subrule (2), the court is responsible for engaging and bearing the costs of the interpreter. r 54AD ins 2024 SL No. 56 s 6 (sec.54AD-ssec.1) This rule applies if the court is satisfied that an accused person in a proceeding can not understand and speak the English language sufficiently to enable the accused person to— understand and participate in the proceeding; or understand, and make adequate reply to, questions that may be put to the accused person in the proceeding. (sec.54AD-ssec.2) The court must ensure the accused person is provided with an interpreter. (sec.54AD-ssec.3) If an interpreter is provided under subrule (2), the court is responsible for engaging and bearing the costs of the interpreter.
- (a) understand and participate in the proceeding; or
- (b) understand, and make adequate reply to, questions that may be put to the accused person in the proceeding.