Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)
Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 596
596. (1) If the court does not understand the language in which
the evidence is given, it shall appoint a qualified interpreter at the
provisional expense of the p arty producing the witness.
Oath by interpreter.(2) The official interpreter shall, on entering upon the duties of
his office, swear before the court that he will faithfully repo rt the
words of the witnesses.
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Oath by interpreter
appointed by court.
(3) The interpreter appointed by the court shall take the said
oath previously to the examination of the witness.
Registrar to
administer oath.
(4) The oath shall be administered to the interpreter by the
registrar.
Objection to
interpreter.
(5) Any interpreter may be objected to on good cause shown.
Examination or
cross-examination
not to be
interrupted.
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