Oklahoma § 20-1709 - Conflicts of interest
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1709 — Conflicts of interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1709. Conflicts of interest
A. A courtroom interpreter or translator or owner of a
courtroom interpreter or translator firm shall not enter into any
contract or relationship that compromises the impartiality of
courtroom interpreters or that may result in the appearance that the
impartiality of a courtroom interpreter or translator has been
compromised.
B. A violation of this section shall be grounds for the State
Board of Examiners of Courtroom Interpreters to refuse to renew the
enrollment of a certified courtroom interpreter or translator. A
willful violation of this section shall be grounds for the Board to
suspend, cancel, or revoke the enrollment of a certified courtroom
interpreter or translator.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 427, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-1709
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1709 cover?
Section 20-1709 ("Conflicts of interest") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 20-1709?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 20-1709 apply to my situation?
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