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ID S1027

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes Idaho Code Section 9-205 to make serving interpreters with a subpoena discretionary rather than mandatory by replacing "shall cause to" with "may have"
  • Courts appoint qualified interpreters for witnesses or parties in civil or criminal actions who cannot understand or speak English or have hearing/speaking disabilities
  • Interpreters must be sworn to accurately and fully interpret testimony before performing duties
  • Court determines reasonable fees for interpreter services paid from the district court fund
  • Becomes effective July 1, 2023 under emergency declaration

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding serving interpreters with a subpoena.

WITNESSES

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 77 Effective: 07/01/2023

3/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/9/2023
Judiciary and Rules1/26/2023

Full Bill Text

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