§ 9-23-5. Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Chemical” tests means the analysis of an individual’s: (i) blood, (ii) breath, (iii) hair, (iv) sweat, (v) saliva, (vi) urine, or (vii) other bodily substance to determine the presence of alcohol or a […]
§ 9-23-7. Administrative Office of Courts to certify and monitor intervention courts
The Administrative Office of Courts shall be responsible for certification and monitoring of local intervention courts according to standards promulgated by the State Intervention Courts Advisory Committee.
§ 9-23-9. State Intervention Courts Advisory Committee created; recommendations; rules and regulations
The State Intervention Courts Advisory Committee is established to develop and periodically update proposed statewide evaluation plans and models for monitoring all critical aspects of intervention courts. The committee must provide the proposed evaluation plans to the Chief Justice and the Administrative Office of Courts. The committee shall be chaired by the Director of the […]
§ 9-23-11. Uniform certification process for intervention and certain other courts; minimum standards for intervention court operation; collection and reporting of certain data
The Administrative Office of Courts shall establish, implement and operate a uniform certification process for all intervention courts and other problem-solving courts including juvenile courts, veterans courts or any other court designed to adjudicate criminal actions involving an identified classification of criminal defendant to ensure funding for intervention courts supports effective and proven practices that […]
§ 9-21-77. Oath, confidentiality and public comment
Prior to providing any service to a non-English speaking person, the interpreter shall subscribe to an oath that he or she shall interpret all communications in an accurate manner to the best of his or her skill and knowledge. The oath shall conform substantially to the following form: INTERPRETER’S OATH “Doyou solemnly swear or affirm […]
§ 9-21-79. Determination of need for an interpreter
An interpreter is needed and a court interpreter shall be appointed when the judge determines, after an examination of a party or witness, that: (a) the party cannot understand and speak English well enough to participate fully in the proceedings and to assist counsel; or (b) the witness cannot speak English so as to be […]
§ 9-21-81. Interpreter’s fees and expenses
Any volunteer interpreter providing services under Sections 9-21-71 through 9-21-81 shall be paid reasonable expenses by the court. The expenses of providing an interpreter in any court proceeding may be assessed by the court as costs in the proceeding, or in the case of an indigent criminal defendant to be paid by the county.
§ 9-21-14. Comprehensive Electronic Court Systems Fund created; purpose; distribution of monies from fund; continuing fund; pilot program
There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Comprehensive Electronic Court Systems Fund. The purpose of the fund shall be to provide funding for the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive case management and electronic filing system, one of the purposes of which will be to provide […]
§ 9-21-15. Director authorized to employ consultants and consultant firms
The Administrative Director of Courts is authorized and empowered to employ consultants and consultant firms and to contract with the same for their services for reasonable compensation and as necessary to improve the administration of justice and the courts of the state. The contracts with such consultants or consultant firms shall be considered as contracts […]
§ 9-21-17. Director, and Supreme Court, authorized to use services of any member of court and court-supportive personnel
The Administrative Director of Courts and the Supreme Court are authorized to use the services of any member of the judiciary of any court and any court-supportive personnel, including, without limitation, court reporters, clerks, bailiffs, law clerks, court administrators, secretaries and employees in clerks’ offices to carry out studies, projects and functions designed to improve […]