§ 34-45-1-4 Interpreter; retention or appointment; fee; qualifications

34-45-1-4 Interpreter; retention or appointment; fee; qualifications

    Sec. 4. (a) An interpreter assisting a person under section 3 of this chapter may be:

        (1) retained by the party or witness; or

        (2) appointed by the court before which the action is pending.

    (b) If an interpreter is appointed by the court, the fee for the services of the interpreter shall be:

        (1) set by the court; and

        (2) paid in a manner as the court may determine.

    (c) The court may inquire into the qualifications and integrity of any interpreter, and may disqualify any person from serving as an interpreter.