Mississippi § 13-1-313 - Affirmation of true interpretation.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 13-1-313 — Affirmation of true interpretation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1-313. Affirmation of true interpretation.
Before participating in any proceedings subsequent to an appointment under the provisions of Sections 13-1-301 through 13-1-315, an interpreter shall make an oath or affirmation that he will make a true interpretation in an understandable manner to the person for whom he is appointed and that he will repeat the statements of such persons in the English language to the best of his skill and judgment. The appointing authority shall provide recess periods as necessary for the interpreter when the interpreter so indicates.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 13-1-313 ("Affirmation of true interpretation.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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