Criminal Practice Rules 1999
sec.54AICode of conduct for interpreters
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sec.54AI Code of conduct for interpreters
An interpreter must comply with the code of conduct. Unless the court orders otherwise, as soon as practicable after an interpreter is engaged for a proceeding, a copy of the code of conduct is to be given to the interpreter by— if the interpreter is engaged by a party—the party; or if the interpreter is engaged by the court—the court. Unless the court orders otherwise, a witness may not give evidence using an interpreter unless the court is satisfied the interpreter has read the code of conduct and agreed to be bound by it. Subrules (1) to (3) apply subject to rule 54AG. r 54AI ins 2024 SL No. 56 s 6 (sec.54AI-ssec.1) An interpreter must comply with the code of conduct. (sec.54AI-ssec.2) Unless the court orders otherwise, as soon as practicable after an interpreter is engaged for a proceeding, a copy of the code of conduct is to be given to the interpreter by— if the interpreter is engaged by a party—the party; or if the interpreter is engaged by the court—the court. (sec.54AI-ssec.3) Unless the court orders otherwise, a witness may not give evidence using an interpreter unless the court is satisfied the interpreter has read the code of conduct and agreed to be bound by it. (sec.54AI-ssec.4) Subrules (1) to (3) apply subject to rule 54AG.
- (a) if the interpreter is engaged by a party—the party; or
- (b) if the interpreter is engaged by the court—the court.