California § 753 - When the written characters in a writing offered in evidence are incapable of bei
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§ 753. When the written characters in a writing offered in evidence are incapable of bei
(a) When the written characters in a writing offered in evidence are incapable of being deciphered or understood directly, a translator who can decipher the characters or understand the language shall be sworn to decipher or translate the writing. (b) The record shall identify the translator, who may be appointed and compensated as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 730) of Chapter 3, with that compensation charged as follows: (1) In all criminal actions and juvenile court proceedings, the compensation for a translator under this section shall be a charge against the court. (2) In all civil actions, the compensation for a translator under this section shall, in the first instance, be apportioned and charged to the several parties in a proportion as the court may determine and may thereafter be taxed and allowed in like manner as other costs.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 753
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 753 cover?
Section 753 ("When the written characters in a writing offered in evidence are incapable of bei") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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