(1) Where an accused speaks a language other than one of the official language understood by the members of the court, or where it is necessary to translate any document produced un court, the Presiding Magistrate shall of his own motion appoint an interpreter of not less than twenty-one (21) years of age, who shall take oath to interpret faithfully the testimonies of persons speaking in different languages or faithfully translate the document in question.
(2) The parties may recuse the interpreter. In this case, the court shall rule immediately on the recusal and such ruling shall not be subject to appeal.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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