§ 16-10-1108. Compensation of interpreter
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the payment of the cost of providing an interpreter appointed under this subchapter shall be the responsibility of the local government responsible for funding the court that has jurisdiction over the court proceeding. (b) If an interpreter from the registry maintained by the Administrative Office […]
§ 16-10-1005. Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training — Duties
The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training shall: (1) Establish the standards and requirements for the training and certification program for court security officers; (2) Work with the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop curriculum specific to the needs and requirements of a court security officer; (3) Maintain an official roster of […]
§ 16-10-1006. Court security grant program
(a) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall administer a court security grant program for the purpose of providing financial assistance from funds specifically appropriated for that purpose to city and county governments to assist in the implementation of local security and emergency preparedness plans for circuit courts and district courts. (b) (1) Guidelines for […]
§ 16-10-1101. Purpose
(a) The State of Arkansas requires that court proceedings be conducted in the English language under § 16-10-107. (b) Recognizing that a person with limited English proficiency cannot fully participate in the legal process and exercise the rights afforded to him or her, a court shall appoint a qualified interpreter to assist a person with […]
§ 16-10-1102. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Interpret” means to convey spoken English in a manner understood by a person who has limited English proficiency by using American Sign Language and transliteration, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services or similar procedures, or a language in which the person is fluent, and to convey the communication made […]
§ 16-10-1103. Court interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency
(a) A person with limited English proficiency who is a party to or a witness in a court proceeding is entitled to a qualified interpreter to interpret for the person throughout the court proceeding. (b) (1) The Supreme Court shall administer an interpreter program to appoint and use interpreters in court proceedings and to ensure […]
§ 16-10-804. Extended employment periods
(a) If a substitute trial court administrator is employed for a period that extends beyond the normal payroll period for the position, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall make an interim disbursement of the salary that has accrued during that period. (b) In any one (1) fiscal year, however, the office shall not pay […]
§ 16-10-1104. Appointment of interpreter
(a) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall compile, maintain, and disseminate a certified registry of qualified interpreters for the courts. (b) When an interpreter is requested or when the court determines that a party to or a witness in a court proceeding has limited English proficiency, a qualified interpreter shall be appointed under procedures […]
§ 16-10-805. Employment of county staff
This chapter does not preclude or prohibit any circuit judge from obtaining payment for the services of a substitute trial court administrator from the county or counties composing the circuit judge’s judicial district rather than from the Administrative Office of the Courts.
§ 16-10-1105. Interpreter oath
Before commencing his or her duties, an interpreter appointed under this subchapter shall take an oath in substantially the following form: “Do you [swear] [affirm] that you will make a true and impartial interpretation using your best skills and judgment in accordance with the standards and ethics of the interpreter profession and that you will […]