622A.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Administrative agency” means any department, board, commission, or agency of the state or any political subdivision of the state. 2. “Interpreter” means a person who transfers the meaning of spoken or written words in one language into the equivalent meaning in another […]
622A.2 Limited-English-proficient persons — when entitled to an interpreter or a translator. 1. A limited-English-proficient person who is a party to any legal proceeding or a witness therein, shall be entitled to an interpreter to assist such person throughout the proceeding. 2. A limited-English-proficient person who is a party to any legal proceeding shall be […]
622A.3 Costs — when taxed. 1. An interpreter or translator shall be appointed without expense to a limited-English-proficient person in the following cases: a. If the person requiring assistance is a witness in the civil legal proceeding. b. If the person requiring assistance is indigent and financially unable to secure an interpreter. 2. The state […]
622A.4 Fee set by court or administrative agency. Every interpreter appointed by a court or administrative agency shall receive a fee to be set by the court or administrative agency. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §622A.4] 99 Acts, ch 144, §9; 2021 Acts, ch 77, §7 Section amended
622A.5 Oath. Every interpreter and translator in any legal proceeding shall take an oath consistent with the rules the supreme court adopts under this chapter. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §622A.5] 2021 Acts, ch 77, §8 Section amended
622A.6 Qualifications, neutrality, and integrity. Any court or administrative agency may inquire into the qualifications, neutrality, and integrity of any interpreter or translator, and may disqualify any person from serving as an interpreter or translator. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §622A.6] 2021 Acts, ch 77, §9 Section amended
622A.7 Rules. The supreme court, after consultation with the department of human rights and other appropriate departments, shall adopt rules governing the qualifications and compensation of interpreters or translators appearing in legal proceedings under this chapter. However, an administrative agency which is subject to chapter 17A may adopt rules differing from those of the supreme […]
622A.8 Electronic recording of testimony. An electronic recording of the portion of proceedings where non-English testimony is given shall be made and maintained for one year after the entry of the final disposition or sentence or, if the final judgment is appealed, until one year after the final disposition of the appeal. 84 Acts, ch […]
622A.9 Privileged communications. Communications between a limited-English-proficient person and a third party which are privileged under chapter 622 in which an interpreter or translator participates as an interpreter or translator shall be privileged with regard to the interpreter or translator. 2021 Acts, ch 77, §12 NEW section
