Effective – 28 Aug 2004 476.800. Definitions. — As used in sections 476.800 to 476.806, the following terms mean: (1) “Appointing authority”, any court required to provide an interpreter; (2) “Court proceeding”, any proceeding before a court of record; (3) “Non-English speaking person”, any person involved in a legal proceeding who cannot readily speak or […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2004 476.803. Appointment of interpreters and translators, when — waiver, when — oath required. — 1. The courts shall appoint qualified interpreters and translators in all legal proceedings in which the non-English speaking person is a party or a witness. 2. Any non-English speaking party or any party who intends to […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2004 476.806. Fee for service, amount, paid by whom. — 1. Interpreters and translators in civil, juvenile, and criminal proceedings shall be allowed a reasonable fee approved by the court and necessary travel expenses not to exceed state rates. Interpreters shall not be compensated for travel time. 2. If the person […]
