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Can a family member or friend interpret for you in court?
Need to know if someone is telling me the truth. This person says she has to go to court tomorrow so that she can translate for a friend who does not speak any English. This just doesn't sound right to me. I have a hard time believing a court would allow just ANYBODY to translate, especially if they already know the person. And...don't people have the right to an interpreter that is provided by the court?
Not sure if this matters, but this is for a domestic violence case and this is in North Carolina.
Marcus, the whys and hows do not concern you, but thanks for your answer.
She's a habitual liar who comes up with outlandish lies and excuses to try to get me to babysit her child and I want to know if she's lying about this as well.
3 Answers
- cat loverLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
Normally, the State has to provide the interpreter, so that the rules are known and the interpretation is precise without any spin or bias. Both the prosecution and the defense have to rely on the same court record.
I see no reason why a friend cannot come along as a check, but I cannot see how they would be part of the official record.
- 9 years ago
It probably varies by state. In PA, anybody (even friends & family) can do it, as long as they've registered as an interpreter with the court. Before testimony, the interpreter takes an oath that they will interpret faithfully.
- MarcusLv 79 years ago
And this concerns you how.....? If the court accepts the friend then so be it or they can appoint an interpreter. Again what business is it of yours?
