Oklahoma § 63-2410 - Arrests - Appointment of interpreter
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-2410 — Arrests - Appointment of interpreter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-2410. Arrests - Appointment of interpreter
A. In the event a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing is
arrested and taken into custody for any alleged violation of a
criminal law of this state or for civil contempt, a qualified legal
interpreter shall be obtained through any interpreter service agency
providing qualified legal interpreting services for the deaf and
hard-of-hearing or with individuals who meet the qualifications for
a qualified legal interpreter in order to communicate to the person
that person’s legal rights and to interview and interrogate
properly. No statement taken from such deaf or hard-of-hearing
person before a qualified legal interpreter is present shall be
admissible in court. The individual who is deaf or hard-of-hearing
shall determine which type of qualified legal interpreter best fits
the needs of the individual.
B. The provisions of this section shall be construed in
conjunction with Sections 1 through 10 of Senate Bill No. 779 of the
1st Session of the 50th Oklahoma Legislature, if that bill is
enacted.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 290, § 4. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 395, § 4,
eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-2410
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-2410 cover?
Section 63-2410 ("Arrests - Appointment of interpreter") 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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