Nevada § 50.053 - Interpreters for person with communications disability: Oath; rights and privileges
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.053 — Interpreters for person with communications disability: Oath; rights and privileges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50.053. Interpreters for person with communications disability: Oath; rights and privileges
1. Before undertaking his or her duties, the interpreter shall swear or affirm that
he or she will make a true interpretation in an understandable manner to the person
for whom he or she has been appointed, and that he or she will repeat the statements
of the person with a communications disability in the English language to the best
of his or her ability. 2. While in the proper performance of his or her duties, an interpreter acts in the
place of the person with a communications disability and to that extent has all of
the rights and privileges of that person for purposes of the proceeding, including
access to all relevant material.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 50.053
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.053 cover?
Section 50.053 ("Interpreters for person with communications disability: Oath; rights and privileges") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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