Oklahoma § 22-1278 - Interpreters for deaf mutes - Appointment - Oath Compensation
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§ 22-1278. Interpreters for deaf mutes - Appointment - Oath Compensation
(a) In all criminal prosecutions, where the accused is a deaf
mute, he shall have all of the proceedings of the trial interpreted
to him in a language that he can understand by a qualified
interpreter appointed by the court from a list of names submitted by
the Oklahoma Association of the Deaf.
(b) In all cases where the mental condition of a person is being
considered and where such person may be committed to a mental
institution, and where such person is a deaf mute, all of the court
proceedings, pertaining to him, shall be interpreted to him in a
language that he understands by a qualified interpreter appointed by
the court.
(c) Interpreters who shall be appointed under the terms of this
act shall be required to take an oath that they will make a true
interpretation to the person accused or being examined, which person
is a deaf mute, of all the proceedings of his case in a language
that he understands; and that he will repeat said deaf mute's
answers to questions to council, court, or jury, in the English
language, in his best skill and judgment.
(d) Interpreters appointed under the terms of this act shall be
paid for their services a sum to be determined by the court.
Laws 1957, p. 169, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 22-1278 ("Interpreters for deaf mutes - Appointment - Oath Compensation") 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.
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