New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

DISTRICT COURT RULES 1973 - SECT 53.14

53.14 Interpreters

(1) This rule applies to an interpreter whose services are provided by arrangement with the registrar for the assistance of the Court in the translation of evidence given in any proceedings.

(2) This rule does not apply to an interpreter who is engaged to assist a party.

(3) An interpreter to whom this rule applies shall, when attending at the Court for the purpose of the proceedings, report to the Sheriff’s Officer in charge at the Court or to the Associate to the presiding Judge.

(4) An interpreter to whom this rule applies shall not, without the direction or permission of the presiding Judge, make his services available to, or communicate with, a party to the proceedings or the representative of such a party.