Interpreters may be sworn to interpret truly, when necessary, and must be paid as witnesses in the case.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 21 - Evidence and Witnesses.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 12-21-130 - Interpreters Generally.
Section 12-21-132 - Interpreters for Persons Defective in Speech And/or Hearing - How Furnished.
Section 12-21-135 - How Testimony Given.
Section 12-21-135.1 - Video Testimony by Certain Witnesses.
Section 12-21-136 - Oath or Affirmation for Oral Testimony.
Section 12-21-137 - Right of Cross-Examination.
Section 12-21-138 - Leading Questions.
Section 12-21-139 - Disclosure of Evidence Sought by Objected-to Question.
Section 12-21-140 - Motion to Exclude Answer Unnecessary.
Section 12-21-141 - Right of Witness to Be Protected.
Section 12-21-142 - Exemption of News-Gathering Persons From Disclosing Sources.
Section 12-21-143 - Failure of Witnesses to Testify.
Section 12-21-144 - Taxation of Costs for Taking of Depositions.
Section 12-21-145 - Applicability of Provisions Regulating Admissibility or Proof of Facts.
Section 12-21-146 - Definition of "Physician" Extended.
Section 12-21-147 - Use of Registered Therapy Dog in Certain Legal Proceedings.
Section 12-21-148 - Use of Certified Facility Dog in Certain Legal Proceedings.