Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)

Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 596

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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. 172 CAP. 12.] CODE OF ORGANIZATION AND CIVIL PROCEDURE 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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