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CA AB2727
Bill
Status
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kansen Chu
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 751 of the Evidence Code to make technical, nonsubstantive changes to interpreter oath requirements in court proceedings.
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Requires interpreters to take an oath to make true interpretations to witnesses in a language they understand and to translate witness answers to English with best skill and judgment.
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Requires interpreters certified for deaf or hard of hearing witnesses to advise the court when unable to comply with their oath.
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Allows court-employed interpreters and translators who are certified or registered under Government Code Section 68560 et seq. to file their oath with the court clerk, with the oath serving for all subsequent court proceedings until revoked.
Legislative Description
Courts: interpreters.
Last Action
Died at Desk.
11/30/2016